Shop Helper / Welder Helper

Job Description

Job Description

Shop Helper / Welder Helper

Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $16-18/Hr.
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Location: Houston, TX

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Welder Helper / Shop Helper to join our team. The ideal candidate will have some experience in a welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial shop environment and be comfortable working with hand and power tools.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their welding and fabrication skills while working alongside experienced welders and shop personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders and fabricators with daily shop operations.
• Prepare, move, and organize materials for welding and fabrication.
• Load and unload steel, sheet metal, pipe, and other materials.
• Assist with measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, and fitting materials.
• Operate basic hand and power tools.
• Clean and prepare metal surfaces for welding.
• Assist with setting up welding equipment and work areas.
• Help welders position and secure materials.
• Perform grinding, deburring, and finishing work.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and instructions.
• Assist with general labor and other shop duties as needed.
• Work efficiently to help meet daily production goals.

Qualifications

• Previous shop, welding helper, fabrication, or general labor experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of welding and fabrication is a plus.
• Experience using hand and power tools preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or industrial shop environment.
• Good attendance and dependable work ethic.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Must be safety-conscious and willing to learn.