Welder

Wastequip Steel Division has an immediate opportunity for a Welder to support our New Salisbury, NC Steel manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will be a MIG Welder with prior experience in a manufacturing environment. Hourly Rate: $24.29 Shift

Hours:

7:00 AM - 3:30PM, with occasional Saturdays.

• Posit parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamp parts together along layout marks.
• Lays out, positions, and tack welds work pieces.
• MIG 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 and 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.

• High school diploma/GED/Technical School is preferred.
• MIG Welding experience is a must.
• Six months or more 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, and decimals.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints and measuring tape.
• Experienced in a fast paced production environment preferred.
• Able to pass all EHS required tests and clearances.

• 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).
• 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).

Wastequip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. All qualified applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other class protected by applicable law. Wastequip will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if requested.