Fabrication Shop Helper

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Summary:

Reporting to the superintendent or foreman, the helper performs a variety of unskilled manual labor tasks such as moving, lifting, carrying, cleaning, painting, and using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work areas and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Follow specific directions from project supervision.

* Assist with the layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance, repairs of industrial piping systems.

* Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards; restocks supplies and materials.

* Assists craft workers by performing any combination of the following tasks:
Lifting, positioning, and removing work pieces from machinery and assemblies.

* Assisting in fitting and welding, fabrication, assembly, alteration, and repair of products and equipment.

* Repeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedure.

* Help set up tools and equipment.

* Assist with gathering, loading, transport and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies required for performance of work.

* Assist moving parts into position manually or by hoist, cranes, jigs, fixtures, clamps, and jacks.

* Furnishes experienced craft worker with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.

* Assist in minor maintenance and cleaning activities of tools, equipment, and facility for a safe work area.

* Maintains good housekeeping and a safe work area.

* Performs other routine duties as directed by experienced crafts person.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

* Mechanically inclined or individuals who would like to get into welding or pipe fitting.

* Ability to multi-task various projects with a level of detail.

* Work under close supervision.

* Follow assigned work instructions (mainly verbal).

* Ability to communicate effectively and deal diplomatically with coworkers and crafts workers.

* Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn operations and equipment.

* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to exert up to 70 pounds of force (pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying, etc.).

* Ability to balance, sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and handle for 12 or more hours (while working, driving, etc.).

* Ability to work at unprotected heights and around moving machinery including vibrating machinery and tolerate environmental conditions consisting of heat, in extreme cold temperatures, noise, vibration, fumes, and dust.

* Ability to climb and work from stairs or ladder to perform essential job functions.

* Ability to operate trucks and lifts in a safe manner and adhere to all company safety requirements.

* Must be able to use hand and power tools.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eyeglasses.

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in mechanical fields is preferred, but not required.