General Shop Help

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

The Shop Helper provides general support throughout the structural steel fabrication shop. This is a hands-on position that assists production employees, maintains a clean and organized work environment, moves materials and equipment, and performs general shop, housekeeping, janitorial, and grounds-maintenance duties.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, willing to learn, and comfortable performing a variety of physical tasks in a busy industrial environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Shop & Production Support

• Assist welders, fitters, fabricators, and other production employees with general shop tasks.
• Move, stage, organize, and prepare materials for production.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving steel and other materials.
• Perform basic production tasks as directed by the Shop Foreman or Supervisor.
• Maintain tools, equipment, work areas, and materials in an organized manner.
• Assist with material handling and preparation for shipping.
• Follow all company safety procedures and instructions.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Forklift & Material Handling

• Safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
• Move steel, supplies, pallets, and other materials throughout the facility.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians, equipment, overhead hazards, and material placement.

Housekeeping & Janitorial

• Sweep and clean shop floors and work areas throughout the day.
• Remove scrap steel, debris, trash, and other waste materials.
• Maintain clean and orderly production and storage areas.
• Clean and maintain common areas, bathrooms, break rooms, and other facility areas as needed.
• Assist with general janitorial duties and facility upkeep.
• Help maintain a safe and uncluttered work environment.

Grounds & General Maintenance

• Assist with basic landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Mow, trim, weed, clean, and maintain exterior areas as needed.
• Remove leaves, debris, snow, or other materials from walkways and work areas as required.
• Assist with general building and property maintenance.
• Perform other miscellaneous tasks necessary to maintain the facility.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular physical activity in a structural steel fabrication environment. The employee must be able to:

• Lift and carry up to 40 pounds independently.
• Stand and walk for extended periods and be on their feet throughout the workday .
• Frequently bend, stoop, reach, kneel, climb, push, and pull.
• Safely navigate an active steel fabrication shop.
• Work around steel, machinery, forklifts, welding operations, and other industrial equipment.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks as required.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, construction, warehouse, or steel fabrication environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability and willingness to learn basic production and material-handling operations.
• Forklift experience is preferred; forklift certification/training will be provided as required.
• Must be safety-conscious and willing to follow all company safety policies.

Work Environment

The Shop Helper works primarily in an active structural steel fabrication shop and may also work outdoors. The environment may include exposure to steel materials, dust, noise, welding operations, machinery, forklifts, weather conditions, and other typical industrial hazards.