Shop Assistant

J. F. Ahern•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ahern is seeking a Shop Assistant in Des Moines, IA. Ahern is a family-owned business with over 145 years of experience as a leading mechanical and fire protection contractor. They offer job stability, support, and a commitment to employee well-being, providing top-of-the-line tools and technology, a safe work environment, and exciting hands-on projects. Field employees can also expect personalized, regularly upgraded vehicles as they progress in their careers.

Requirements

Prior experience working in a shop environment.
Comfortable driving a forklift.
Mechanically inclined.
Valid driver's license.
Clean driving record.
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation Driver Medical exam.
Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate objects.
Reach with hands and arms.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Computer knowledge.
Great multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

Work independently on delegated tasks under the direction of the Shop Manager.
Make deliveries to job sites throughout the Des Moines regional area.
Perform basic preventative maintenance on tools, equipment, and machinery.
Receive and ship materials.
Maintain orderly storage of materials and inventory levels.
Perform fabrication on pipe for the field.
Communicate regularly with field and office employees on projects.
Coordinate workflow, delegation, and task completions during the Shop Manager's absence.