Fabricator 1st shift

Wastequip has an immediate opportunity for a Fabricator to support our Tyler, TX manufacturing operation. This is a full‑time position with great benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation and sick time, and more.

1st shift: 6AM – 3:30PM, Monday–Friday. Pay rate: USD 18.14 per hour.

• Fabricate steel and other metal parts as indicated by work orders and blueprints.
• Operate a press brake and/or shear.
• Turn hand wheels to adjust rake (angle) and pressure of blade.
• Position and clamp work pieces, set length and angle of cut.
• Lifts work pieces manually or by hoist or crane to the machine bed or roller table and positions it against side guide and end stops.
• Start the machine, clamp the workpiece and lower the blade to cut metal.
• Lay out cutting lines on metal when shearing single pieces.
• Adjust bed, blade, or install fixtures to shear, bevel, or trim fabricated items.
• Operate portable shear to cut sheet metal.
• Inspect work to verify dimensions.

• Prior experience operating a press brake and/or shear.
• Set‑up experience is a plus.
• Understanding of basic CNC controls.
• One year or more of prior production experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and use a measuring tape.
• Basic math and problem‑solving skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure).
• Experience in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Ability to pass all required EHS tests and clearances.

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid grandparent leave and bonding leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Education assistance (tuition reimbursement).

Wastequip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in its 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.