Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 Per hour, depending on experience

As an employee of Wagstaff, you'll enjoy:

FREE medical/dental/vision benefit options

Paid non-working holidays

Monthly, site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day

Family-friendly company-wide events

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Job Summary

Assist with various types of welding, brazing, and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment under the instruction of production personnel. Support the activities of the welding team. The welder helper will ensure an organized work environment, and adequate maintenance of equipment and materials. Will guarantee welders have tools and materials, such as filler metal and grinding discs available, and operate welding machines, grinders, hammers, beveling machines, torches and magnetic drills. You will be familiar with various metals such as carbon and stainless steel.

To ensure success you will pay attention to minute details, which will save costs associated with errors and consequent reworks.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Employing sanders and grinders to grind and polish welds and base metal to 32 Ra
• Assist with fabrication of equipment by cutting, burning, drilling, and grinding
• Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas
• Assisting welders to set up work areas with tools and fixtures
• Move rigs/fixtures between work areas
• Ensuring welders have required materials and tools available, such as rods and grinding discs
• Maintaining levels of materials and supplies
• Loading and unloading machines and fixtures
• Maintaining knowledge of various types of metal
• Operating various tools and types of equipment
• Identifying safety risks and hazards, and complying with relevant safety procedures and regulations
• Transport parts using forklifts/carts to and from the weld work areas.
• Abide by company policies
• In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of one (1) year working in a welding environment preferred. Accredited trade or vocational school welding certificate is preferred

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, machinery and equipment, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. While performing some job duties, there is a risk of electrical shock and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Job duties may require work in high, precarious places, work in outside weather conditions, and exposure to extreme temperatures in some cases. The noise level in the working environment is often loud. Because of this environment and associated risks, use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Wagstaff, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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