Welder

Wastequip • Lakeland, FL

37d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Wastequip Steel Division has an immediate opportunity for a Welder to support our Lakeland, FL manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will be a MIG Welder with prior experience in a manufacturing environment. Pay Rate: $20.04

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One to six months of related experience and/or training preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Knowledge of basic math, tape measure reading, fractions & decimals
• Ability to understands and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to read blue prints and measuring tape
• Experienced in a fast paced production environment preferred
• Able to pass all EHS required tests and clearances

Nice To Haves

• Experienced in a fast paced production environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Positions parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks
• Lays out, positions, and tack welds work pieces
• Welds along vertical, horizontal, and overhead weld lines
• Connects regulator valves to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for cutting torch.
• Turns regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch, and adjusts gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame.
• Holds & guides torch at proper angle to cut metal
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
• Scarfs or grooves welds and parts
• Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or splatter
• Other duties as assigned
• Employee must regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, lift, climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move 90 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, close vision, peripheral vision, & depth perception

Benefits

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance ▪ Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED