Shop Helper

USNR Career • Woodland, WA

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About The Position

USNR, LLC, a worldwide leader in sawmill machinery design and manufacturing, is seeking a Shop Helper to support its manufacturing team in a diverse shop environment. Primary duties depend on the assigned work cell and may include grinding and cleaning steel parts, operating material-handling equipment, assembling belts and other parts, keeping work areas organized, and assisting with inventory and maintenance. This role involves safely handling steel materials and using a range of shop equipment and tools. Duties and responsibilities may change and are not limited to those listed in the posting.

Requirements

• Be reliable, have a good work ethic, be self-motivated, and be able to work independently.
• Have experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Be familiar with steel types, shapes, and grades.
• Be able to select appropriate rigging devices for lifting materials.
• Be able to read a tape measure.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) properly and follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Have basic computer skills for tracking clock-in/out and time on jobs.
• Be able to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships in a fast-paced team environment.
• Have high attention to detail and the ability to resolve problems efficiently.
• Be committed to working according to company safety standards.
• Be able to stand for extended periods and repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds safely and correctly.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical or fabrication background.

Responsibilities

• Use material-handling equipment such as forklifts, bridge cranes, and jib cranes, along with lifting devices such as straps, chains, and magnets, and operate them safely.
• Use common manual, pneumatic, and electric hand tools, including grinders, drills, dynafiles, chisels, wrenches, hammers, and belt cutters.
• Operate bead, shot, and sand-blasting machines.
• Deburr and grind steel bars and plates of various sizes and shapes.
• Mark, tag, or identify parts.
• Assist with material handling and inventory.
• Load and unload plate and steel materials from trucks, saws, and plasma cutting tables.
• Clean and maintain an orderly work area and inventory.
• Participate in safety meetings and initiatives.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the first of the month following the date of hire.
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance, with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability.
• Up to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement.
• 401(k) employer match of 50% of the employee's contribution percentage, up to a total of 5%.
• Up to 96 hours of paid time off accrued per year, with no waiting period to use accrued time.
• Eight paid scheduled holidays and one paid floating holiday per calendar year.
• Up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed