Production Helper

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 plus 3-6 months experience.

Experience in working in a manufacturing plant or warehouse. Experience in steel industry and/or galvanizing is a plus

Ability to be forklift and overhead crane certified and operate a forklift and overhead crane. May not operate either until certified

Qualifications

As a Production Helper, for the electric utility transmission, substation, and distribution industry, the ideal incumbent possesses the:

Knowledge of electric and pneumatic hand tools

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Ability to effectively communicate in English – both reading and writing

Ability to maintain good attendance and punctuality

Ability to work required overtime, as required

Ability to following instructions and the Leadsman’s directions

Responsibilities

Ability to maintain performance standards and meet production and quality expectations.

Ability to lift, position, and remove workpieces from machines to assist in fitting and welding

Ability to load, stack, and transport stock, tools, dies, and work in process by hand or truck

Ability to cleans and scrape metal being prepared to and from the fabricating, welding, painting, or shipping areas; and, ability to clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment.

Ability to picks up scraps from work areas; and, ability to load and unload trucks

Ability to grind burrs from holes on various parts; and, ability to grind sharp corners from material

Ability to assist fellow employees, as directed; and, ability to perform other duties as assigned

Current Shift

Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM with Saturday, as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Maximum shop exposure

- Exposure to extreme temperatures

- No travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires long hours of standing, squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, being near moving equipment, and exposure to change of temperature or humidity, including dust, fumes, or gases.

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance