Machine Shop Helper

Job Description

Job Description

Shop Helper - Machine Shop
Location: Houston, TX 77039
Starting Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 / hour (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Job Description
We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Shop Helper to join a Machine Shop in North Houston. In this role, you will support daily shop operations, assist machine operators, and ensure products meet quality standards before they go out to customers. The majority of your time will be spent cleaning, grinding, and preparing parts for packaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Part Preparation: Clean, grind, and mark parts for packaging (primary daily responsibility).
• Operator Assistance: Help machine operators load and unload metal plates from burning tables.
• Quality Control: Meet strict quality control expectations and maintain personal accountability for all parts produced.
• Packaging & Shipping: Package completed jobs securely for delivery and assist in loading/unloading trucks and incoming deliveries.
• Customer Service: Help load orders safely for our will-call customers.

Required Equipment Experience
Candidates must have experience and  be comfortable operating the following:

• Hand-held grinding tools
• Forklifts
• Overhead cranes

Job Requirements

• Must be able to read and understand shop orders and technical details in English.
• Must possess basic math skills, including the ability to read, take and understand measurements.
• Ability to handle the physical demands of a shop environment, including lifting and standing for long periods.
• Reliable transportation to the 77039 area.
• Bilingual, Spanish / English is a plus.

\nCompany Description

Today’s job market is ultra-complex. Placing just the right people into just the right jobs doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a science. At PrideStaff, we’ve mastered the art of staffing to help our clients and candidates achieve their goals. Whether you’re a company looking for a true partner, or a job seeker looking to land a new position, PrideStaff experts eliminate guesswork and get results.

Company Description

Today’s job market is ultra-complex. Placing just the right people into just the right jobs doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a science. At PrideStaff, we’ve mastered the art of staffing to help our clients and candidates achieve their goals. Whether you’re a company looking for a true partner, or a job seeker looking to land a new position, PrideStaff experts eliminate guesswork and get results.