Wastequip
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Fabricator 1

Location
Winamac, IN
Listed
Today

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, assists in the fabrication of steel parts and tools to be used in the waste manufacturing process.

Pay rate: $18.96

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Fabricate steel and other metal parts as indicated by the work order and blue prints
  • Positions and clamps, stops, and side guides to set length and angle of cut
  • May turn handwheels to adjust rake (angle) and pressure of blade
  • Lifts workpiece manually or by hoist or crane to machine bed or roller table and positions it against side guide and end stops.
  • Lays out cutting lines on metal when shearing single pieces
  • Lays out bending lines on metal when bending single pieces
  • Tilts bed, blade, or installs fixtures to shear, bevel, or trim fabricated items
  • Inspects work to verify dimensions
  • Clean area at end of shift
  • Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned by the supervisor or lead.
  • Successfully pass all EHS required tests and clearances

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

  • 1+ years prior production experience
  • Prior experience operating a Press Brake and/or Shear and set up experience a plus
  • Understanding of basic CNC controls
  • Ability to read blue prints and measuring tape
  • Basic math and problem solving skills
  • Experience in a fast paced production environment a plus
  • Experience operating a forklift a plus

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

  • Position will require standing at all times
  • Position will require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs most of the time and over 50 lbs occasionally.
  • Position will require pushing and pulling most of the time.
  • Position will have exposure to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, oil, and grease at all times.
  • Position will have exposure to smoke at times.

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.

Read the original posting

From Wastequip's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 15, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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