Helper

Wastequip is recruiting for a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher in our Alexandria, LA location who cleans, grinds, sands surfaces of component, finishes raw product prior to painting, and helps set up welding functions

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines and feels surface of workpiece for defects
• Selects abrasive wheel, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attaches to grinder
• Starts grinder and moves it over surface of workpiece to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burs
• Polishes ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface
• Replaces worn abrasive disks wheels
• Assist the welders with non-welding functions in preparation for welding.
• sets up weld table with material for welders
• Lift and load work materials into positions as directed using hoists, cranes, or forklift
• Assist welders in loading or moving heavy work pieces during work operations
• Performs sub assembly work as needed
• Uses bracing and measurement tools
• Assist welders in bolting metal components
• Preventative maintenance of welding equipment and tools
• Clean workpieces as necessary with grinder or scraper

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. with manufacturing and service facilities throughout North America, Wastequip is the leading North American manufacturer of waste handling equipment. Wastequip is the only manufacturer to offer a full line of steel and plastic products to collect, handle and transport just about any type of waste and recyclables.