Shop Helper

Job Title: Shop Helper

Job Description

Assist with structural steel fabrication by operating drill line equipment, using hand and power tools, handling materials, and maintaining a safe, productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with drill line operations on structural steel beams.

• Operate hand tools, power tools, and production equipment.

• Load and run drill line programs to drill steel components.

• Move and position materials using overhead cranes (training provided).

• Follow blueprints and work instructions.

• Support general shop and fabrication activities.

• Maintain quality, safety, and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand/power tools.

• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.

• Manufacturing, fabrication, or machine operation experience preferred.

• Reliable and willing to work overtime as needed.

• Strong focus on safety and quality.

• Schedule: First shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-4:00 PM, with Saturday overtime as needed.

Work Environment

The role is based in a family-owned and operated shop that focuses on heavy structural steel work, including steel supports for buildings and major bridges. The position is on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with overtime on Saturdays and an expected workweek of approximately 50 to 60 hours. The shop is heated and air conditioned and uses newer, up-to-date equipment spread across three separate buildings on the same campus. The environment is unionized and highly safety-focused due to the custom fabrication of steel beams, with quality held to very high standards. Employees work with overhead cranes, drill line machinery, hand tools, power tools, and other fabrication equipment in a structured, production-oriented setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Souderton, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.57 - $19.57/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 Souderton, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Souderton,PA.

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.