Machine Shop Helper / General Laborer

Tencarva Machinery Company • Barboursville, WV

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About The Position

Tri-State Coating & Machine is seeking a dependable Shop Helper / General Laborer to support everyday operations at its machine shop in Barboursville. This hands-on role helps keep the shop clean, safe, and organized and provides general support to machinists and other shop employees. The role works around manual and CNC machining equipment but does not operate or set up machines; machining experience is not required.

This is a temporary, day-shift position with the possibility of transitioning to permanent employment based on business needs and individual performance. Permanent employment is not guaranteed. Tri-State Coating & Machine specializes in thermal hard coatings, precision machining, CNC automation, and industrial component and rotating equipment repair. Its Salt Rock facility operates under ISO 9001:2015 certification and supports customers across a variety of industrial markets. Tri-State is part of Tencarva Machinery Company, an established distributor, authorized service center, and engineering and design partner for industrial and municipal flow control systems and process equipment.

Requirements

• Dependable, punctual, and willing to perform a variety of hands-on tasks.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment around machinery and equipment.
• Able to follow instructions, work safely, and complete assigned tasks.
• Willing to perform routine cleaning, housekeeping, and physical labor.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
• Able to work independently and assist other shop employees as needed.
• Machining experience is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in manufacturing, machining, industrial services, warehouse work, or general labor is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and clean shop floors, walkways, and work areas.
• Clean machines, workstations, and surrounding areas as directed.
• Empty trash containers and collect scrap materials and general shop debris.
• Clean up metal shavings and machining chips using appropriate tools and procedures.
• Keep scrap bins, waste collection areas, and storage spaces clean and organized.
• Organize tools, parts, materials, and shop supplies.
• Restock shop towels, cleaning supplies, and other routine shop consumables.
• Move, stage, and deliver parts, materials, and supplies between work areas as directed.
• Assist machinists and other shop employees with basic, non-technical tasks.
• Report spills, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns to shop leadership.
• Follow shop safety procedures and perform other general labor and housekeeping duties as needed.

Benefits

• Potential opportunity to become a permanent employee, based on business needs and individual performance; permanent employment is not guaranteed.
• Full benefits for permanent employees, including insurance, PTO, and 401k.
• Tencarva has never had a layoff.
• Steady work supporting industrial machining and equipment repair.
• Big-company benefits and resources with a small-shop feel.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced machinists.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed