Fabrication Shop Helper

Shop Helper

Andgar Food Processing is currently seeking a Full‑time Shop Helper for the shop located in Ferndale, WA. This division works with a variety of metal products (primarily food‑grade stainless steel) for food processing equipment manufacturing, and custom‑built automated products for the food industry. This is an entry‑level position for a hard‑working person who wants to start a new career field.

Andgar company culture prizes honesty, integrity, humility, and teamwork. Success to us is more than just dollars and cents; it’s about the pride of standing behind the equipment we build and the people who build it.

• Hourly wage $18.00‑$21.00 per hour to start
• Performance‑based wage increases
• Health Savings Account, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Ongoing Training, Career Advancement, and Education through Andgar University
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Referral Bonus Program & Safety Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

• Assist Fabricators and Machinists with material preparation, grinding, beveling, sawing, etc.
• Assist Material Handler in moving materials to designated workstations or storage areas
• Perform housekeeping functions; clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and work areas
• Provide general labor support services to all applicable personnel and disciplines as required
• Set, stop, or guide to specified length as indicated by scale, rule or template
• Position workpiece against stops or align layout marks with die or blade
• Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations
• Organize parts and prepare them for the next process
• Push buttons or depress pedals to activate machine
  
  Operate press brake with supervision
• Adhere to assigned work schedule (attendance and punctuality)
• Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, maintaining a clean work area
• Seek assistance as needed and ask questions in a timely manner to appropriate staff
• Additional duties as assigned

• Mechanical aptitude and previous experience with hand tools required
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Drug and alcohol‑free (including cannabis)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent math skills
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
• Able to work overtime as necessary

Drug Free Workplace. Andgar des­ires to provide a drug‑free, healthful, and safe workplace. This is a safety‑sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death, therefore a successful applicant will be subject to pre‑employment drug testing including cannabis in accordance with RCW 49.44.240.

Andgar is a proud member of Yes Vets.