Production Helper

Production Helper – MICA Steelworks

Base pay range: $17.00/hr – $18.00/hr

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.

Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent (required). 3‑6 months of manufacturing or warehouse experience; steel industry and/or galvanizing experience is a plus. Forklift and overhead crane certification required; may not operate until certified.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of electric and pneumatic hand tools.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.
• Apply common sense to written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Diagnose problems with multiple variables in standardized situations.
• Work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Effectively communicate in English (reading and writing).
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Work required overtime as needed.
• Follow leadsman’s directions.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Cleans and scraps metal being prepared to and from the fabricating, welding, painting, or shipping areas; maintain clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Picks up scraps from work areas; load and unload trucks.
• Grind burrs from holes on various parts; grind sharp corners from material.
• Assist fellow employees as directed; perform other duties as assigned.

Current Shifts:
Monday – Friday, 3:30 PM – 2:30 AM with Saturday as needed.

Working Conditions:

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

Physical Demands: long hours of standing, squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, exposure to moving equipment, temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases.

Job type:
Full‑time
Pay: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

Benefits:

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

Shift options: 10‑hour shift, 8‑hour shift.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Application Questions:

• Do you have experience using or working with die grinders, manual hand grinders, magnetic drills, hand power impact drills, and tap wrenches?
• If not, which of these tools do you have experience with?
• Are you able to work the hours established (3 PM – 2:30 AM) and weekends as needed?
• Are you able to accept a pay range of $17/hr?

Education:
High school or equivalent (preferred).

Experience:
Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred).

Shift Availability:
Second Shift.

Relocation:
Haltom City, TX 76117 – relocate before starting work (required).

Work Location:
In person.

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