Shop Helper

Thorpe Specialty Services Corporation•Lee's Summit, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves coordinating shop activities, ensuring quality control, assisting with workload planning, maintaining records, and collaborating with various teams to ensure timely delivery of project materials. The position also requires adherence to safety policies, identifying supply needs, and maintaining the organization and cleanliness of shop and yard areas. Continuous improvement efforts and other assigned duties are also part of the role.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in an industrial services shop environment.
Strong understanding of materials, equipment, and tools used in refractory, welding services.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, drawings, and specifications.
Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills for recordkeeping and inventory management.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing in shop and yard environments.
Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, or dusty environments as required by shop and project activities.
Capable of wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, and steel-toe boots.
Ability to operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment (training provided).
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Coordinate shop activities including material preparation, equipment staging, maintenance, fabrication, and repairs.
Ensure quality control standards are met for all shop-prepared materials and equipment.
Assist in planning daily workloads, assigning tasks, and adjusting priorities as needed.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, inventory, and equipment inspections.
Collaborate with project managers, field supervisors, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of project materials.
Follow safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Identify needs for tools, materials, and supplies; communicate shortages to management.
Maintain organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness of the shop and yard areas.
Participate in and support continuous improvement efforts related to productivity, efficiency, and safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.