Job Description

Position Summary

The Shop Helper provides general support throughout the structural steel fabrication shop. This is a hands-on position that assists production employees, maintains a clean and organized work environment, moves materials and equipment, and performs general shop, housekeeping, janitorial, and grounds-maintenance duties.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, willing to learn, and comfortable performing a variety of physical tasks in a busy industrial environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Shop & Production Support

• Assist welders, fitters, fabricators, and other production employees with general shop tasks.
• Move, stage, organize, and prepare materials for production.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving steel and other materials.
• Perform basic production tasks as directed by the Shop Foreman or Supervisor.
• Maintain tools, equipment, work areas, and materials in an organized manner.
• Assist with material handling and preparation for shipping.
• Follow all company safety procedures and instructions.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Forklift & Material Handling

• Safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
• Move steel, supplies, pallets, and other materials throughout the facility.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians, equipment, overhead hazards, and material placement.

Grounds & General Maintenance

• Assist with basic landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Mow, trim, weed, clean, and maintain exterior areas as needed.
• Remove leaves, debris, snow, or other materials from walkways and work areas as required.
• Assist with general building and property maintenance.
• Perform other miscellaneous tasks necessary to maintain the facility.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular physical activity in a structural steel fabrication environment. The employee must be able to:

• Lift and carry up to 40 pounds independently.
• Stand and walk for extended periods and be on their feet throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, stoop, reach, kneel, climb, push, and pull.
• Safely navigate an active steel fabrication shop.
• Work around steel, machinery, forklifts, welding operations, and other industrial equipment.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks as required.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, construction, warehouse, or steel fabrication environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability and willingness to learn basic production and material-handling operations.
• Forklift experience is preferred; forklift certification/training will be provided as required.
• Must be safety-conscious and willing to follow all company safety policies.