Shop Helper

*Recruiting Agencies: Thorpe Specialty Services does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies.

Role and Responsibilities

• Coordinate shop activities including material preparation, equipment staging, maintenance, fabrication, and repairs.
• Ensure quality control standards are met for all shop-prepared materials and equipment.
• Assist in planning daily workloads, assigning tasks, and adjusting priorities as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, inventory, and equipment inspections.
• Collaborate with project managers, field supervisors, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of project materials.
• Follow safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Identify needs for tools, materials, and supplies; communicate shortages to management.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness of the shop and yard areas.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement efforts related to productivity, efficiency, and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in an industrial services shop environment.
• Strong understanding of materials, equipment, and tools used in refractory, welding services.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, drawings, and specifications.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills for recordkeeping and inventory management.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing in shop and yard environments.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, or dusty environments as required by shop and project activities.
• Capable of wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, and steel-toe boots.
• Ability to operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment (training provided).
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment at Thorpe Plant Services, Inc. is on an "at-will" basis. There is no contract of employment between Thorpe Plant Services, Inc. and anyone or all its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee.

No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will.

Thorpe Specialty Services and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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