Metal Fabrication Assistant
About The Position
The Manufacturing Shop Hand assists skilled production personnel with the fabrication, assembly, finishing, and movement of materials throughout the manufacturing facility. The role is suited to individuals seeking a career in metal manufacturing and fabrication. Responsibilities include maintaining an orderly shop, following production and safety instructions, handling materials, preparing metal parts, and supporting production and shipping activities. The position involves working indoors or outdoors around noise, dust, and moving machinery, with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting.
Requirements
- Willingness to learn manufacturing processes and shop procedures.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
- Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Basic mechanical aptitude.
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to work indoors or outdoors with exposure to noise, dust, and moving machinery.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
- Previous manufacturing, warehouse, construction, or general labor experience is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment by sweeping floors, removing scrap material, and keeping fabrication and assembly areas orderly.
- Follow work instructions, production schedules, and safety and quality standards.
- Move and organize raw materials, tools, and finished products throughout the shop.
- Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, sanding, and deburring metal parts.
- Assist fabricators, welders, machinists, assemblers, and finishers with daily production activities.
- Safely operate basic hand tools and power tools.
- Assist with packaging, labeling, and preparing products for shipment.
- Support inventory and material-handling activities as needed.
- Assist with loading and unloading deliveries.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or management.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Company training and product-specific technical instruction
- Company vehicle, laptop, credit card, and cell phone
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental benefit options
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Gym reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
