Driver/Shop Helper

T-Plus Steel Fabricators Inc•Albany, OR

2d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Entry Level Shop Helper/Driver position: NOTE: This is a structural and architectural steel welding and fabrication shop and is a dirty environment by nature. You are expected to dress for shop environment (work boots, work pants, long sleeves, and all the required PPE). You will be exposed to the elements (rain, cold, heat, etc.) at times and the work is different every day . If that appeals to you this is the job for you! Essential Skills/Attributes: Must be reliable – being on time and at work every day (reliable transportation is a must) Regular work schedule 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri - being timely is essential When Overtime is necessary - must be willing/able to work as early as 6am & work Saturday 6am until noon Provide own basic tools – list provided at interview Polite, friendly attitude 'Can do' person who takes initiative but is not afraid to ask for direction, especially during the training period

Requirements

Must be reliable – being on time and at work every day (reliable transportation is a must)
Regular work schedule 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri - being timely is essential
When Overtime is necessary - must be willing/able to work as early as 6am & work Saturday 6am until noon
Provide own basic tools – list provided at interview
Polite, friendly attitude
'Can do' person who takes initiative but is not afraid to ask for direction, especially during the training period
Clean driving record - no speeding tickets 20mph or more over the limit, no DUI/DUII – no suspended or hardship licenses for this position; driving record subject to insurance approval prior to hire
Must be at least 24 years of age for insurance purposes , and provide 3 year non-employment driving record as part of the application process. Your application will not be complete and considered until we receive the 3 year non-employment driving record from you via email.
We require at least 5 years of driving experience to consider you for a driving position

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience a plus, but not required
Welding skills or familiarity a plus but not required – this is a great foot in the door for someone looking for a career as a welder or fabricator in the future or could be a long term Driver/Shop Helper position for the right candidate
previous commercial driving experience a plus!
CDL not required, but bonus if you have one!

Responsibilities

Good communication skills and ability to follow directions
Ability to work SAFELY at all times is of utmost importance
Sweeping shop, gathering tools, loading trucks, moving material, organizing tools/materials - all these are done safely
Confident, Careful Delivery Driver ( over age of 24 to meet insurance requirements ) – drive a full-size, 1 ton company flatbed truck to vendors to pick up material, deliver material and tools to the jobsites
Shop Helper works closely with Shop Foreman, welders, fabricators as assigned

Benefits

Company paid benefits kick in on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
Paid weekly – direct deposit available & encouraged
Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life Insurance benefits begin on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
Medical, dental, vision coverages include $ 648.68 paid by the company toward premiums – for Employee only - starting 11/1/25 the employee portion ranges from $54 to $227/month
AD&D and Life insurance is 100% paid by the company - you get a total of $30,000 in life insurance
After 90 days you earn: Up to 40 hours a year of company paid sick time - earned as you work
3 paid holidays – Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Non-paid holidays that we take off depending on workload and timing (for example: the day after Thanksgiving, July 4th, Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.)
Optional other insurances such as short term disability, critical care, LegalShield, etc. are available
After 6 months you earn: 401k that has a safe harbor company match of 3% then a ½% match for each % up to 5%
After 12 months you earn: One week of paid vacation time - based on the hours you have worked over the past year - typically 40 hours
After 3 years you earn: Two weeks of paid vacation, instead of one week - typically 80 hours