Shop Helper

Job Title: Shop Helper Job Description

The Shop Helper works in a busy fabrication shop, supporting daily operations by safely handling raw steel and fabricated parts, keeping materials moving between workstations, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. This role plays a key part in ensuring drill and saw operators, fitters, welders, and painters have the materials they need to stay productive.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks carrying raw steel and fabricated parts in a safe and efficient manner.

• Check steel and finished products in and out, both on trucks and within the shop, ensuring accurate tracking of materials.

• Move steel and other materials from station to station and bay to bay so drill and saw operators, fitters, welders, and painters can remain at their workstations.

• Use material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, to transport steel and other items around the plant.

• Assist with general labor tasks, including sweeping up metal shavings and maintaining clean work areas throughout the shop.

• Help grind parts and prepare materials so they are ready for further fabrication work.

• Support inventory control by organizing materials and helping maintain an orderly flow of products through the shop.

• Follow all safety procedures and use hand and power tools correctly while handling steel and other materials.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience loading and unloading trucks, preferably with raw steel and fabricated parts.

• 3+ years of experience checking inventory in and out in an industrial or fabrication environment.

• 3+ years of experience moving materials around a plant from station to station or bay to bay.

• Experience with material handling, including unloading steel and moving it safely within a fabrication shop.

• Experience operating pallet jacks and forklifts or similar material handling equipment.

• General labor experience in an industrial or fabrication setting.

• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools for at least 3+ years.

• Ability to clean the shop and workstations, including sweeping metal shavings and maintaining a tidy environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a fabrication shop or similar industrial environment.

• Comfort working around drill and saw operators, fitters, welders, and painters in a coordinated production setting.

• Strong attention to detail when checking materials in and out and moving steel between stations.

• Reliability and willingness to support a variety of shop tasks as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing operation at a pivotal time, with the opportunity to work toward a full-time position as the shop expands. The project you will support is one of the largest in the companys history, and successful execution will contribute directly to building a second shop. Team members are recognized for their efforts, and there is a clear path toward pay increases tied to the success of the project and the overall growth of the business.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fabrication shop environment, working around raw steel, fabricated parts, and active production stations. You will spend most of your time on your feet, moving materials between drill and saw stations, fitting and welding areas, and painting bays. The shop uses material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts, as well as a variety of hand and power tools. The workspace includes areas where metal is cut, welded, ground, and painted, and you will help maintain a clean and safe shop by sweeping metal shavings and organizing materials. Expect a hands-on, industrial setting with a strong focus on safety and efficient workflow.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbiana, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbiana, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbiana,AL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.