***New Welding Training Program*** Wastequip has an exciting new opportunity for those interested in perfecting their MIG welding. We will soon begin our next welder training program and are looking for candidates that are interested in a welding career.  This opportunity will be located in our Alexandria, LA manufacturing plant.  The ideal candidate will be willing to perfect their MIG weld and work in a fast-paced production environment.

The program is expected to 2/24/2025 (Tentative).

Program Length: 4 weeks

Training hours: 6:00AM to 2:30PM, 5 days/week

Skills that will be taught:  

Reading and understand blueprints and welding drawings Measure and cut material to specifications Weld materials using the correct material to join the metals together Set-up components for welding according to specifications Perform MIG welding according to specifications (horizontal, vertical, and overhead) Identify and use proper welding hand tools and equipment Position parts using clamps and tack welds Complete quality inspection of welds Repair welds, holes and metal parts as needed Complete production requirements while ensuring quality and safety standards are met

Qualifications:

some exposure to MIG welding is required Also not required, but highly desired, is experience in a manufacturing environment Willing to work in a fast-paced production environment Willing to learn both concepts and techniques of MIG welding

Company Benefits:

• 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)
Insurance
• 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)

About Wastequip

Wastequip 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.