Helper
MYER Companies, LLC•Mobile, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Helper supports welders and fabrication personnel by preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and assisting with production tasks to ensure efficient workflow in the shop or field. This role performs a variety of hands-on duties that support welding operations, fabrication work, and general shop productivity. 🔥 You'll be the backbone of our operation - every project depends on YOU!
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, preferred (but your attitude matters more!)
- Previous shop, fabrication, or construction experience preferred but NOT REQUIRED - We believe in potential!
- Vision: Adequate to read measurements, identify markings, and observe welding work areas
- Hearing: Able to hear and respond to safety alerts and communicate in a shop environment
- Equipment Operation: Able to use grinders, hand tools, and material handling equipment
- Carrying: Able to occasionally carry materials and tools up to 50 lbs
- Lifting: Able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Confined Space: Able to enter and exit confined spaces as required
- Heights: Able to work at heights up to approximately 15 feet using ladders or platforms
- Pushing/Pulling: Able to move equipment, carts, and materials
- Standing: Able to stand for extended periods of time
- Walking: Able to walk throughout production areas, around machinery and uneven surfaces
- Squatting/Kneeling: Able to squat or kneel when retrieving materials or assisting with fabrication work
Responsibilities
- Assist welders with positioning materials, parts, and assemblies for welding
- Gather and stage materials, tools, and equipment needed for welding operations
- Clean, grind, and prepare metal surfaces prior to welding
- Remove slag, spatter, and excess material after welding operations
- Operate basic shop equipment such as grinders, hand tools, and material handling equipment
- Assist with loading and unloading materials and fabricated components
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures
- Report safety concerns or equipment issues to supervisors immediately
- Work collaboratively with welders, fitters, and other shop personnel
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Weekly Pay - Cash in your pocket every week!
- 401(k) Matching - We invest in your future
- Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
