Shop Helper

Rotating Machinery Svcs Inc•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Shop Helper to join our team. The Shop Helper is responsible for supporting daily shop operations by performing a variety of general tasks. Responsibilities include assisting with basic mechanical work, cleaning and organizing the shop, preparing parts through blasting and solvent cleaning, and helping with painting and handling of components. This role helps ensure the shop runs efficiently and maintains quality and safety standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to pass pre-employment drug, alcohol test, and background check.
Ability to act professionally under stressful situations.
Able to understand, read, write and speak English.
Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. (with assistance), walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance.
Must be able to use hands for assembling and tool usage
While performing the duties of this position the employee will be required to stand, sit, bend, and walk for significant portions of the shift
Must not have allergies or issues related to handling metals, including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.
Authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience working in an industrial or machine shop setting preferred.
Minimum of two years of experience with component assembly and dynamic balancing preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.
Responsible for understanding and complying with the safety policy, procedures, and instructions
Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
General mechanical helper participating in disassembly of rotating equipment.
Steam clean and solvent clean parts
Prep and paint parts with approved coatings (with proper training)
General shop cleanup
Prep shop equipment (balance machines, lathes, mills, etc.) for painting per RMS specifications
Fabrication and structural welding of fixturing and skids for shop use. Blast and paint fixturing and skids per RMS specifications.
Tack welding of balance weights for balance technician
Light mechanic work with supervision
Assist machinist with set ups or moving parts to and from machines.
Assist personnel with logistic issues.
Prepare and box parts for shipment.
Operate fork truck (Training will be provided)
Perform other duties as required