Shop Assistant

KSI • Wickenburg, AZ

10d • $27 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

A well-established structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication company is seeking a dependable, organized, hands-on Shop Assistant to support daily operations at its steel fabrication shop in Wickenburg, Arizona. The role provides coordination, tracking, documentation, and operational support to shop leadership and fabrication teams, helping keep projects, materials, and shop operations moving efficiently. It is intended to develop into a trusted, long-term operational support role with increasing ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Regular overtime is needed based on production demands, including Friday and Saturday shifts. The position is onsite and pays $27–$30 per hour, with regular overtime.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a machining or fabrication environment.
• Ability to prioritize and stay organized in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Willingness to work on one's feet, work hard, and get hands dirty.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding and hot shop environment.
• Strong comprehension and ability to process and retain information.
• Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to take ownership and follow through.
• Comfort working independently once trained.
• Basic computer skills, especially Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand and walk up to 3 miles per shift on concrete floors.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and interpret industrial blueprints and mechanical specifications is preferred, or strong ability to learn.
• Strong documentation habits and ability to follow, maintain, and update written quality procedures.
• Comfort with repetitive and detail-oriented work.
• Tekla experience; willingness to learn is important.

Responsibilities

• Receive and organize incoming steel materials, including I-beams, tube steel, and structural components.
• Help track and move materials through fabrication, painting, galvanizing, cleanup, and yard staging.
• Assist with shop coordination and material flow across projects.
• Read and reference fabrication drawings.
• Use Tekla software and Excel for tracking, organization, and project support.
• Take detailed notes, retain instructions, and maintain organization across multiple moving pieces.
• Support shop operations wherever needed in a hands-on environment.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shop and yard.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives tied to project success.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED