Shop Hand

FLOWCO HOLDINGS INC.•Broussard, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Hand supports fabrication and manufacturing operations by preparing materials, assisting skilled trades, moving and organizing work, and maintaining a clean and safe shop. The position helps keep jobs flowing while following work instructions, safety rules, and quality requirements. This role assists fitters, welders, machinists, inspectors, and other production personnel; stages materials, components, tools, fixtures, and supplies; and handles materials and parts using equipment only when trained and authorized. It also includes preparing metal parts, cleaning work areas, supporting material receiving and inventory tasks, protecting parts during handling and storage, completing records, and driving company trucks for assigned pickups and deliveries. The position is full-time. Assignments may be on day or night shift. Day shift runs 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, on a standard 10-hour-shift schedule. Compensation is hourly and based on qualifications and experience. Work takes place in a fabrication and manufacturing environment, with exposure to equipment, powered tools, welding and grinding operations, airborne particles, industrial vehicles, outdoor weather, loading areas, and varying noise levels. Required PPE, including hearing protection in designated areas, must be worn.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be 18 years or older.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and learn shop processes through hands-on training.
Basic ability to use common hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools safely.
Ability to identify materials, part numbers, quantities, and job information accurately.
Dependable attendance, punctuality, attention to detail, and willingness to assist where needed.
Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
Frequently stand and walk; use hands to handle tools, parts, and controls; reach with hands and arms; and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or twist as work requires.
Regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity and visual ability needed to safely operate equipment and inspect work.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, construction, or mechanical experience.
Forklift, overhead crane, rigging, or material-handling experience; equipment operation requires company authorization.

Responsibilities

Assist fitters, welders, machinists, inspectors, and other production personnel as directed.
Stage raw materials, components, tools, fixtures, and supplies for scheduled work.
Move materials and completed parts using carts, hoists, forklifts, or other equipment only when trained and authorized.
Clean, deburr, grind, sand, and prepare metal parts as instructed without damaging finished surfaces or critical dimensions.
Clean parts and work areas and remove chips, scrap, trash, oil, and other debris using approved methods.
Assist with receiving, counting, labeling, storing, and issuing materials and shop supplies.
Protect parts from damage, contamination, corrosion, or loss during handling and storage.
Complete required production, material, and housekeeping records accurately.
Operate company trucks safely to pick up and deliver materials, parts, tools, and equipment as assigned.
Properly load, distribute, secure, protect, and unload cargo using approved equipment and safe material-handling practices.
Follow applicable work instructions, inspection requirements, QMS policies, and company procedures.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow safe lifting, grinding, material handling, and housekeeping practices.
Abide by company policies and support a safe, quality-focused workplace.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Manager or Shop Supervisor.