Welding Helper- Entry Level

At AOC Metal Works, it is our policy to be number one in quality, delivery, and customer service. We strive to exceed our customers' expectations and promote through our continuous improvement efforts, while providing a safe and teamwork-based work environment.

Department: Welding
Reports To: Welding Supervisor / Manager

The Welding Helper is an entry-level position that supports Welders and the Welding Department by keeping work areas clean, organized, and supplied with materials. This position assists with basic tasks around welding workstations, removes scrap and debris, and helps prepare and move materials as directed.

This is a hands-on manufacturing position that is a good opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in welding and metal fabrication. Previous welding or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. The ideal candidate is dependable, willing to learn, comfortable working in a physical environment, and committed to working safely.

• Assist Welders with basic tasks and material preparation as directed.
• Keep welding workstations and surrounding areas clean and organized.
• Remove scrap metal, welding debris, and other waste materials from work areas.
• Perform basic grinding, cleaning, deburring, and material preparation as directed.
• Help move and position materials and parts by hand or with approved equipment.
• Supply Welders with materials, tools, and other items needed to complete their work.
• Assist with preparing parts and materials before and after welding.
• Help move completed parts and assemblies to designated areas.
• Maintain clear walkways and work areas around welding stations.
• Identify and report damaged materials, equipment problems, or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Follow instructions from Welders, supervisors, and other members of the Welding team.
• Follow all Company safety policies and procedures, including required PPE.
• Learn and follow proper procedures for working safely around welding equipment, hot materials, sparks, and other industrial hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required:

• No previous welding experience required.
• No previous manufacturing experience required.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Ability to work safely around welding operations and industrial equipment.
• Reliable attendance and a willingness to work as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Previous manufacturing, construction, welding, fabrication, or general labor experience.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools.
• Interest in learning welding or metal fabrication skills.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, lift, and carry materials.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required for the position.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Ability to work around heat, sparks, welding fumes, noise, dust, and other conditions commonly found in a welding/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Safety is an essential responsibility of this position. Employees are expected to follow all Company safety policies, use required personal protective equipment, maintain awareness of surrounding operations, and immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment problems, accidents, or near-miss incidents to management.

Employees must follow all instructions regarding safe work practices when working around welding equipment, hot materials, sparks, and moving equipment.

AOC Metal Works is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.