Welder

Job Description:Job DescriptionWastequip has an immediate opportunity for a Welder to support our Container Pros operation. This is a full-time position with great benefits including but not limited to Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Paid Vacation/Sick time, and so much more. The ideal candidate will be a MIG Welder with prior experience of repair and refurbishment of steel containers.Shift Hours: 6:00AM - 2:30PM + Overtime (if needed)Physical address: 7213 E Mount Houston Rd. Houston, TX 77050Hourly pay: $27.76ResponsibilitiesLays out, positions, and tack welds work piecesWelds along vertical, horizontal, and overhead weld linesConnects 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 metalExamines weld for bead size and other specificationsScarfs or grooves welds and partsChips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or splatterOther duties as assignedEmployee must regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, lift, climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawlEmployee 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 perceptionWork on roll-off containers and trash compactorsQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED2+ years of MIG Welding experience and/or training preferredExperience welding on rusty material is a plusMust have fabrication experience/skillsMust be mechanically inclinedMust be able to operate a forklift to move equipment through the shopAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memosKnowledge of basic math, tape measure reading, fractions & decimalsAbility to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructionsMust be self-motivatedAbility to read blueprints and measuring tapeExperienced in a fast-paced production environment preferredAble to pass all EHS required tests and clearancesCompany Benefits:2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpMedical PlansPrescription (Rx) InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental PlansVision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)Health Care FSADependent Care FSACompany Paid Base Life InsuranceCompany Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment InsuranceCompany Paid Business Travel Accident InsuranceCompany Paid Disability InsuranceShort-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company MatchVoluntary Pet InsuranceVacation and Personal/Sick TimePaid Grandparent LeavePaid Bonding LeaveAdoption AssistanceEducation Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)About WastequipWastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr