Fabrication Shop Helper

Join us at Republic Refrigeration•Monroe, NC

About The Position

Job Summary: Reporting to the superintendent or foreman, the helper performs a variety of unskilled manual labor tasks such as moving, lifting, carrying, cleaning, painting, and using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work areas and equipment.

Requirements

Mechanically inclined or individuals who would like to get into welding or pipefitting.
Ability to multi-task various projects with a level of detail.
Work under close supervision.
Follow assigned work instructions (mainly verbal).
Ability to communicate effectively and deal diplomatically with coworkers and crafts workers.
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn operations and equipment.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to exert up to 70 pounds of force (pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying, etc.).
Ability to balance, sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and handle for 12 or more hours (while working, driving, etc.).
Ability to work at unprotected heights and around moving machinery including vibrating machinery and tolerate environmental conditions consisting of heat, in extreme cold temperatures, noise, vibration, fumes, and dust.
Ability to climb and work from stairs or ladder to perform essential job functions.
Ability to operate trucks and lifts in a safe manner and adhere to all company safety requirements.
Must be able to use hand and power tools.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eyeglasses.
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

technical or vocational training in mechanical fields is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Follow specific directions from project supervision.
Assist with the layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance, repairs of industrial piping systems.
Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards; restocks supplies and materials.
Assists craft workers by performing any combination of the following tasks:
Lifting, positioning, and removing work pieces from machinery and assemblies.
Assisting in fitting and welding, fabrication, assembly, alteration, and repair of products and equipment.
Repeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedure.
Help set up tools and equipment.
Assist with gathering, loading, transport and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies required for performance of work.
Assist moving parts into position manually or by hoist, cranes, jigs, fixtures, clamps, and jacks.
Furnishes experienced craft worker with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist in minor maintenance and cleaning activities of tools, equipment, and facility for a safe work area.
Maintains good housekeeping and a safe work area.
Performs other routine duties as directed by experienced crafts person.