Production Assistant; Fab Shop

Westaff is recruiting for an
experienced
Production Assistant to support the Production Supervisor in overseeing daily operations within a very busy fabrication shop. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a fabrication environment and will be responsible for assisting in the coordination, training, and quality assurance of shop activities to ensure timely and accurate job completion.

Pay: $44.00 – 53.00 an hour DOE

Shift: Monday – Friday, 700am-4pm with expected overtime, including weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Production Supervisor in planning, scheduling, and assigning daily job tasks to fabrication employees.
• Ensure that tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Provide hands‑on training and guidance to shop personnel for specific fabrication tasks as needed.
• Inspect and verify layouts, fit‑ups, and other fabrication work to ensure accuracy and adherence to job requirements.
• Coordinate with the Receiving Department to ensure the materials are delivered to the correct locations to the shop for scheduled jobs.
• Monitor and help verify employee work hours and job time tracking to ensure accurate labor reporting.
• Act as liaison between production staff and management to maintain workflow and resolve any job‑related issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop floor in compliance with company safety and housekeeping standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and shop efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience required in a fabrication or industrial manufacturing environment, preferably involving heavy fabrication or refinery equipment (tube sheets, heat exchangers, etc.)
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching, training, and supporting production staff to ensure skill development and task accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, including layout, welding, fit‑up, and material handling; familiarity with welding processes such as TIG, MIG or Stick.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and job specifications.
• Excellent organizational skills and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills for timekeeping, job tracking, or production software; familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and compliance in a shop setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (walking, standing, lifting, bending, etc. for extended periods in a shop environment)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Hands‑on experience with hand and power tools used in fabrication, such as grinders, measuring instruments, etc.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in a fabrication shop that may be hot, noisy, dusty, dirty, or cold.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.

Apply for the Production Assistant position today!

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