Cylinder Shop Assistant- Day Shift

Steel Forgings, Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan and profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Monthly, summer and fall bonuses

Job summary

A manufacturer of custom fittings in Shreveport is seeking a General Laborer to assist in production tasks. No prior experience is required as on-the-job training will be provided. Responsibilities include handling materials and ensuring a clean work environment. Candidates should be dependable, willing to learn, and able to work as part of a team. The company offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• No experience required — on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to learn and acquire other skills as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic production tasks in the steel forgings plant.
• Handle materials and maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Perform tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Dependable and punctual

Willingness to learn and work as part of a team

Forklift operator skills

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Steel Forgings Inc. (SFI), a leading manufacturer of custom butt weld fittings for the oil and gas industry, is seeking a General Laborer to support production in our steel forgings plant. No prior experience is required— we will train the right candidate. This position involves assisting with basic production tasks, handling materials, and maintaining a safe and clean work area.

Cylinder Shop Assistant

We are seeking a cylinder shop assistant to perform a variety of duties in our cylinder/pipe department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read a tape measure


• Use a cutting torch


• Read a blueprint


• Stamp a heat code on cylinder


• Willing to perform other tasks throughout the shop as assigned by the supervisor


• Strong work ethical self-starter who will take ownership of assigned duties


• Forklift operator skills


• A strong, team first attitude


• Punctual, and reliable


• Willingness to learn and acquire other skills as necessary

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing setting


• Exposure to heat, noise, dust, and heavy equipment


• Required to wear safety gear (hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection)


• May include overtime and shift work

Physical Requirements

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, and climbing


• Ability to lift 50 pounds


• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)


• Working in temperature zones that may include hot environments for extended periods and environments where dust is present

Qualifications

• No experience required — on-the-job training provided


• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required


• Ability to follow instructions


• Dependable and punctual


• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team


• Competitive compensation


• Monthly, summer and fall bonuses based on company and personal performance


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Retirement plan and profit-sharing plan


• Paid time off

Steel Forgings is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.