Shop Helper

Weber Metals•Paramount, CA

About The Position

The Shop Helper has a flexible role in the forging group and is assigned to different areas of the operation as needed, including presses, die maintenance, DF saws, manufacturing technology, coatings technology, secondary operations, and utility positions. The role provides skills and training to help the employee move into a more specialized, permanent position in the forging departments that best fits their skill set. The employee follows direction from the acting superior, lead person, and/or supervisor; maintains a clean and safe work environment; and learns the fundamentals of the forging process and the basic skills needed to assist with forging operations. Some equipment is operated under supervision. Applicants must comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements; the posting specifies that applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The hourly rate range is $22.75–$24.00. Shift differentials are $1.50 for second shift and $2.00 for third shift. Employees must be flexible to transfer to any shift. A minimum 90-day introductory period applies.

Requirements

Comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements; applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Be flexible to transfer to any shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the forging or metals industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow direction from the acting superior, lead person, and/or supervisor.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment and follow a clean-as-you-go policy.
Learn the fundamentals of forging, including stock temperature, die temperature, tonnage, lubrication, and dwell, to achieve proper size and fill and defect-free products.
Learn to operate hand tools and forging tools, including pry bars, tongs, sledge hammers, and marking equipment.
Operate power tools such as hand grinders, wheel grinders, and impact wrenches under supervision.
Operate a forklift or manipulator under supervision.
Operate different types of cranes under supervision.
Develop a basic understanding of specialized forging equipment, including presses, furnaces, table saws, band saws, swing saws, and glaze equipment.
Learn specialized job tasks, including setups for presses, swing saws, and die or insert holders; spraying; driving; and material handling of parts.
Understand basic part compliance, including proper size, fill, and freedom from defects.
Work in various forging-group areas as needed, including presses, die maintenance, DF saws, manufacturing technology, coatings technology, secondary operations, and utility positions.
Perform other duties as assigned.