Fabricator 1
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 30, 2026. Wastequip scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description:
Wastequip has an immediate opportunity for a Fabricator to support our Erial, NJ manufacturing operation. This is a full-time position with great benefits including but not limited to Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Paid Vacation/Sick time, and so much more. The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to fabricate steel parts and tools using a variety of machines.
Shift Hours: 6:00AM - 2:30PM (Monday-Friday)
Hourly Pay: $20.66
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fabricate steel and other metal parts as indicated by the work order and blue prints
- Operating a Press Brake and/or Shear
- Turns handwheels to adjust rake (angle) and pressure of blade
- Positions and clamps stops and side guides to set length and angle of cut
- Lifts workpiece manually or by hoist or crane to machine bed or roller table and positions it against side guide and end stops
- Starts machine, which clamps workpiece and lowers blade to cut metal
- Lays out cutting lines on metal when shearing single pieces
- Tilts bed, blade, or installs fixtures to shear, bevel, or trim fabricated items
- Operates portable shear to cut sheet metal
- Inspects work to verify dimensions
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience operating a Press Brake and/or Shear. Set up experience a plus
- Understanding of basic CNC controls
- 1+ years prior production experience preferred
- Ability to read blue prints and measuring tape
- Basic math and problem solving skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure)
- Experienced in a fast paced production environment
- Able to pass all EHS required tests and clearances
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.