Welding Shop Office Assistant / Drafter

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and personable professional to serve as the primary office contact while handling administrative operations, project coordination, and technical drafting in our welding and fabrication shop.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as front-desk receptionist: greet visitors, answer/direct calls, manage mail/deliveries, maintain professional office appearance

- Oversee daily office operations: order supplies, coordinate services (cleaning, maintenance, IT)

- Provide executive support: manage calendars, prepare documents, handle confidential information

- Perform administrative tasks: data entry, filing, drafting emails, typing purchase orders, maintaining Excel spreadsheets

- Manage project & financial records: prepare/maintain job cost analysis sheets, communicate professionally with clients/vendors, enter/audit weekly payroll (Time & Attendance)

- Create technical drawings: use AutoCAD to produce precise designs and fabrication drawings; read/interpret blueprints; collaborate with welders, engineers, architects, and clients

- Support marketing: capture and provide photos/videos of shop activities for client/media use

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Proficiency in AutoCAD and blueprint reading

- Microsoft Excel skills (spreadsheets, data organization, job costing)

- Excellent verbal and written communication; professional phone/in-person demeanor

- Proven office administration or customer service experience (construction/fabrication environment preferred)

- Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to work independently and prioritize effectively

- Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail and customer focus

- High level of discretion, reliability, and ownership

Pay based on experience. Please submit your resume and relevant AutoCAD samples/portfolio to office@bluewaterwelding.com.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person