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Mechanic / TechnicianFull-Time

Helper

Wastequip

📍 Albany, NY 12205📅 Posted October 1, 2026Listing sourced from Indeed

Pay: Not listed by the employer

Employment type: Full-Time. Confirm working hours on the application page.

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Job Description

Job Description:

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

Pay Rate: $16.77.

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

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.

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