Shop Helper

The Helper provides general support to production operations by assisting multiple departments, including Fabrication, Assembly, and Paint/Blast. This position performs a variety of basic labor tasks to support workflow, maintain organization, and ensure the shop operates efficiently during peak production periods. This is a temporary position intended to provide additional support during the summer months.

• Assist employees across departments with general labor tasks as directed
• Move materials, parts, and equipment throughout the facility
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment
• Assist with basic production tasks such as prepping, and staging materials under supervision
• Support loading and unloading of incoming and outgoing materials
• Help prepare jobs for production by staging parts and materials
• Perform routine shop cleanup, including sweeping, trash removal, and organizing work spaces
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in all designated areas
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production needs
• Perform non‑production painting tasks throughout the facility using brush or roller, including marking warning lines, designating safety zones, and indicating locations of fire extinguishers and other safety equipment

• Communication Skills
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Non‑temperature‑controlled environment with loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles that are usually associated with metal fabrication shops. All employees are required to wear personal protective equipment to include noise/hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, and OSHA‑compliant safety boots/shoes within the manufacturing facility.

Regularly required to stand for long periods of time. Requires walking, the ability to reach, ascend/descend ladders, bend, kneel, and stoop. The employee occasionally will lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Travel:
No travel is required for this position.

None required for this position.

None required for this position.

OGI is an equal employment opportunity employer. OGI recognizes and embraces federal legislation on equal employment opportunity and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants for employment and all employees will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or other protected status. All employees are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, rules, and regulations regarding non‑discrimination practices.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.