Production Helper

Job Summary

The Production Helper is responsible for assisting workers engaged in the fabrication of structural or metal products by performing several support duties and tasks.

About the Role

Experience High School Diploma or equivalent, required plus 3-6 months experience. Experience in working in a manufacturing plant or warehouse. Experience in steel industry and/or galvanizing is a plus Ability to be forklift and overhead crane certified and operate a forklift and overhead crane. May not operate either until certified

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electric and pneumatic hand tools
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to effectively communicate in English – both reading and writing
• Ability to maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work required overtime, as required
• Ability to follow instructions and the Leadsman’s directions

Responsibilities

• Maintain performance standards and meet production and quality expectations
• Ability to lift, position, and remove workpieces from machines to assist in fitting and welding
• Ability to load, stack, and transport stock, tools, dies, and work in process by hand or truck
• Ability to clean and scrape metal being prepared to and from the fabricating, welding, painting, or shipping areas; and, ability to clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment
• Ability to pick up scraps from work areas; and, ability to load and unload trucks
• Ability to grind burrs from holes on various parts; and, ability to grind sharp corners from material
• Ability to assist fellow employees, as directed; and, ability to perform other duties as assigned

Current Shifts

Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM with Saturday, as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Maximum shop exposure
• No travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position requires long hours of standing, squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, being near moving equipment, and exposure to change of temperature or humidity, including dust, fumes, or gases.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

From $17.50 per hour

Expected hours

40 – 55 per week

Benefits

• 401(k) 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Current Shifts

Shift 1: 10 hour shift

Shift 2: 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s)

• Do you have experience using or working with die grinders, manual hand grinders, magnetic drills, hand power impact drills, and tap wrenches?
• If not all the tools above, which ones in particular do you have experience with?
• Are you able to work the hours established (3 PM – 2:30 AM) and weekends as needed?
• Are you able to work at the pay range of $17/hr.?

Education

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift Availability

First Shift

Relocate

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person