2nd Shift General Shop Hand

Novia-Inc.; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Novia-Inc. in Salem, NH is seeking a General Shop Hand to support the production team in completing customer orders under the supervision of the Production Supervisor.

This entry-level role promotes a safe and efficient work environment within a continuous improvement culture. Responsibilities include aiding general assembly, safely cutting, grinding, and drilling metal or wood components with hand and power tools, maintaining a healthy workplace, painting components in the paint booth, and

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate reads a tape measure up to 16ths.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Able to lift and carry heavy objects (50 pounds+).

Responsibilities

• Aiding with general assembly in fabrication department.
• Safely cut, grind, and drill metal or wood components using hand and power tools.
• Assist co-workers and the department supervisor with meeting production targets.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment.
• Paint product components in paint booth.
• Take on other duties as necessary to achieve company goals.

Skills

Self-motivated

Tape measure reading

Heavy lifting

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Overview:

General Shop Hand is an entry level position that reports to the Production Supervisor. A General Shop Hand is responsible for assisting the production team in completing customer orders per the direction of their supervisor. It is essential the General Shop Hand promotes a safe and efficient work environment while embracing a continuous improvement culture.

• Aiding with general assembly in fabrication department
• Safely cut, grind, and drill metal or wood components using hand and power tools
• Assist co-workers and the department supervisor with meeting production targets
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment
• Paint product components in paint booth
• Take on other duties as necessary to achieve company goals

Ideal Candidate:

• Ability to read a tape measure up to 16ths
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and efficiently
• Be able to lift and carry heavy objects (50 pounds+)

Other Information:

• Hourly - Full Time (M-F; 3:15PM-11:45PM; potential overtime opportunities)
• Works out of our Salem NH location, 1 Northwestern Drive