Fabrication Assistant I

Part-time position supporting our senior fabricators with grinding, cutting, material handling, and shop organization. This is hands-on, physical work in an active manufacturing environment — we're looking for someone reliable who takes pride in keeping the shop running smoothly. There's room to grow: candidates willing to be trained on additional light fabrication duties (drilling, tapping, and more) are encouraged to apply.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fabrication Support

• Grind and deburr parts
• Operate band/cold saws for material cutting
• Light drilling and tapping
• Assist senior fabricators with setup, positioning, and general tasks
• Willing to be trained on fabrication duties over time

Materials & Shop Organization

• Organize and maintain stock racks, material storage, and shop floor space
• Move and stage raw material and finished parts
• Part labeling and picking

Shipping, Receiving & Logistics

• Load and unload trucks
• Pack/palletize and box products for shipping as required
• Assist with receiving and stocking raw materials
• Ability to operate crane and forklift for material handling (with training)
• Light delivery using company truck as required (not mandatory)

General Shop Maintenance

• Sweeping and general cleaning
• General groundskeeping
• Take the company truck for routine oil changes/services
• Pick up shop supplies from local vendors and deliver orders to local customers as needed
• Open to additional tasks that help keep fabrication running smoothly

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Beyond the specific tasks, we're looking for someone dependable who shows up ready to work and genuinely wants to be part of a small, hands-on team. This isn't a sit-at-a-desk job — you'll be on your feet, moving materials, and pitching in wherever the shop needs help that day. The right person takes pride in a clean, organized shop and takes initiative

without being asked twice.

Hands-On & Reliable

• Must have the ability to safely lift, carry, and position materials weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted on a regular basis
• Comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment (noise, machinery, dust, etc.)
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Willing to wear required PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves)
• Team Player: Good communicator, comfortable working alongside senior fabricators, and Willing to take on whatever task supports the team

Required Skills

• Comfortable using hand grinders, saws, and basic hand/power tools
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure (fractions of an inch)
• Valid driver's license

Preferred But Not Required

• Willingness to be trained and certified on forklift and overhead crane operation
• Prior experience in a shop or manufacturing environment (willing to teach the right candidate)
• Welding experience

Education

• High School Diploma (Required)

Experience

• Prior hands-on experience in a shop, trade, industrial, or manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• No formal fabrication experience required — willingness to learn and work with tools is what matters most

POSITION DETAILS

• Position Type Part-Time (16–20 hrs/week)Schedule Monday–Thursday, within shop hours of 6:30am–5:00pm (specific days/hours set with Foreman)
• Direct Supervisor Foreman
• Pay $18–20/hr
• Target Start Date October/November 2026

You should be proficient in:

• Shipping/Receiving
• Warehouse Experience