Shop Laborer I

Location: Richland, WA

Company: Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, Inc.

About the role

At Columbia Energy, employees are valued contributors to the success of the organization. We foster a collaborative, team‑oriented environment where reliability, initiative, and craftsmanship matter. This role offers steady, full‑time employment with opportunities to develop hands‑on skills in a growing fabrication and production environment.

We are seeking a Shop Laborer I to support production and fabrication operations at our Richland, WA facility. This role assists with general shop activities, material preparation, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail‑oriented, dependable, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced shop setting. Work is primarily based in a shop and fabrication environment that is fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, with a strong focus on safety and quality; occasional travel to project or vendor sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties safely and professionally in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Assist with assembly of basic mechanical equipment, structural components, and piping systems
• Prepare materials by removing burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale
• Cut, grind, sand, or blast fabricated parts as part of material preparation and finishing
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other equipment as needed
• Operate shop tools and machinery safely (e.g., saws, torches, grinders, drills)
• Assist with fitting and fabrication of metal products under supervision
• Perform basic maintenance on assigned tools and equipment
• Deliver materials, tools, or fabricated items between shop and field locations as needed
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening (Columbia Energy maintains a drug‑ and alcohol‑free workplace)
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, machinery, and vehicles
• Willingness to travel to field sites occasionally
• Strong math and measurement skills (fractions, decimals, basic geometry)
• Mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving ability
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Regular use of hands and arms to handle tools, materials, and equipment
• Comfortable working at heights and in varying shop environments (hot, cold, damp)
• Must wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety‑toed boots

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fabrication, warehouse, or construction environment
• Familiarity with basic mechanical assembly or metalworking processes
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Positive attitude and team‑oriented mindset
• Reliable, consistent, and motivated to learn
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintains composure and productivity in a fast‑paced environment

Benefits

Eligible employees may participate in the company’s benefit programs in accordance with plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Pay

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position offering competitive hourly pay based on experience, with a salary range of $18 – $20 DOE.