Welder

Wastequip • Brookhaven, MS

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Wastequip Steel Division has an immediate opportunity for a Welder to support their Brookhaven, MS manufacturing operation. Wastequip, founded in 1989, has evolved into the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider, manufacturing high-quality steel containers and compactors, and offering products and services from carts and containers to hoists and trash trucks, along with parts, service, and technology. As North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, Wastequip is also committed to enhanced sustainability across the waste industry, striving to improve its own operations and making it easier for customers to contribute to a brighter future.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 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
• Able to pass all EHS required tests and clearances

Nice To Haves

• MIG Welder with prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• One to six months of related experience and/or training preferred
• 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

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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees