General Production Operator

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Shop Helper | $20 HR Job Description

The Shop Helper supports the production of industrial fans used across multiple industries, including power stations, mining, wind tunnels, industrial facilities, MVR systems, tunnels, and metro applications. This role involves preparing, cleaning, painting, and assembling parts, using a variety of tools and equipment, and helping to maintain a safe, efficient, and organized job shop environment.

• Assist in building industrial fans for a variety of applications, including power stations, mining, wind tunnels, industrial facilities, MVR systems, tunnels, and metro environments.
• Prep, clean, and paint parts prior to fan assembly to ensure quality and proper finish.
• Grind and cut parts to specification using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Perform quality checks on parts and assemblies to verify accuracy and workmanship.
• Complete smaller mechanical assemblies as needed once properly trained.
• Operate an overhead crane to safely move parts and position them in the correct location.
• Assist with unloading truck shipments and organizing incoming materials.
• Use a wide range of hand and power tools to assemble machinery and components.
• Read and interpret measurements using a tape measure to ensure precise fabrication and assembly.
• Support general production tasks, including basic repair, grinding, and general labor as required.
• Contribute to maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems as part of the assembly and repair process, as directed.
• Operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment as needed to move parts and products.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area, promptly addressing clutter and debris.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working with industrial equipment and tools.
• Collaborate with team members and work independently as a self‑starter to keep production on schedule.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including experience working with hand and power tools in previous roles or as a hobby.
• Capability to lift over 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Experience with general assembly work in a production or job shop environment.
• Ability to perform grinding and cutting tasks safely and accurately.
• Basic blueprint reading skills to support fabrication and assembly work.
• Comfort working with hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial setting.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate an overhead crane safely.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a forklift and other material‑handling equipment.
• Strong general labor skills and willingness to perform a variety of production tasks.
• Mechanical inclination and problem‑solving mindset in a hands‑on environment.

• Experience working in a small job shop or custom fabrication environment.
• Experience in construction or similar hands‑on trades.
• Familiarity with industrial machinery assembly and repair.
• Ability to work independently as a self‑starter with minimal supervision.
• Comfort working around refurbished industrial equipment and in a busy, parts‑heavy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in all tasks.

You will join a busy, close‑knit shop where your hands‑on skills directly contribute to producing specialized industrial equipment. The environment supports self‑starters who enjoy variety in their day and take pride in high‑quality workmanship. You can expect steady work, opportunities to learn new tools and equipment, and the chance to grow your mechanical skills in a practical, real‑world setting.

This role is based in a small job shop environment on a 1st shift schedule, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30/3:00 p.m., with the expectation of working overtime when needed. The shop is very busy and can become cluttered with parts that need to be fabricated or assembled, requiring awareness and good housekeeping habits. You will regularly work with hand and power tools, overhead cranes, forklifts, and industrial machinery, as well as around hydraulic and…