Bridge Shop Helper

SEEKING: BRIDGE SHOP HELPER

Location:

Houston, TX 77028

Pay:
Up to $20.00 per hour, based on experience | Weekly Pay

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Overtime:
As needed based on production needs

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Openwork is seeking a dependable and experienced Bridge Shop Helper to join a manufacturing team in Northeast Houston. This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone who enjoys working with tools, staying active, and contributing to a productive industrial environment.

• Drill holes in blocks using drills and other hand or power tools
• Paint blocks using brushes and rollers
• Move, stage, and organize materials throughout the work area
• Operate a forklift approximately 3–4% of the shift
• Read and follow work orders and production instructions
• Inspect completed work for quality and accuracy
• Assist with material handling and general production duties
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company safety, PPE, and production procedures

• 2+ years of manufacturing, fabrication, construction, industrial shop, or similar hands‑on experience required
• Painting experience using brushes and rollers required
• Forklift operating experience required
• Experience using drills, hand tools, and power tools
• Basic math and measuring skills
• Ability to follow work orders, instructions, and safety procedures
• Comfortable performing physical work and handling heavy materials
• Reliable and consistent attendance
• Strong work ethic and team‑oriented attitude
• Ability to meet all PPE, hygiene, and respirator requirements

This position works in a safety-sensitive industrial manufacturing environment with specific PPE and hygiene requirements.

• Respirator required throughout the entire shift
• Must remain clean‑shaven to maintain a proper respirator seal
• Showering at the end of each shift is mandatory
• Work involves lead‑based materials
• Periodic blood testing is required
• Must follow all PPE, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures
• Must be comfortable working around industrial equipment and heavy materials

• Up to $20.00 per hour, based on experience
• Weekly pay
• Consistent Monday–Friday first‑shift schedule
• Overtime opportunities based on production needs
• Temp‑to‑hire opportunity with long‑term potential
• Opportunity for a pay increase upon permanent hire
• Hands‑on opportunity to grow your industrial and manufacturing skills

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Production and safety bonus opportunities
• $200 annual Red Wing boot allowance after one year

Openwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are committed to helping people build rewarding careers while supporting employers with exceptional talent.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)