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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• Maximum shop exposure
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• No travel required

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.

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week.

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