Entry Level Woodshop Associate

PRO EM National Event Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO EM National Event Services in Phoenix, AZ seeks a versatile shop worker to assist in welding, woodwork and fabrication. You will read engineering drawings, cut and assemble metal and wood components, and ensure builds meet specs while maintaining safety with PPE.

Starting pay is $16.00 per hour. This role requires basic MIG welding, woodshop experience, ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and readiness to work in a construction-like environment with small team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Entry level experience welding with Mild Steel and MIG.
• Entry level experience in woodwork, create, repair, build, etc.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Keep work area clean and organized following OSHA policies during use and movement of power, heavy and industrial equipment.
• Maintain repair shop tools and assist associates on proper use.
• Understand warehouse operations, departments, management and logistics practices.
• Match building materials to use and space for installation accuracy; prepare, lay out, cut and fabricate metal components.
• Weld components in flat, vertical and overhead positions.
• Create materials that fit specifications from engineering drawings when necessary.
• Help keep repairs practical, cost effective and lasting.

Skills

Welding MIG

Woodworking

Engineering drawings

Tape measure

Physical labor

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Job description

This position works with building materials in wood shop or in construction setting. Works cooperatively with the Wood Shop Supervisor, collaborating on practical cost-effective solutions for building creation, repair and maintenance wood fabrication, plan design/engineer, devise method of assembly, and with a template created by Supervisor, create a Build of Materials Cut Sheet (BOM) for all custom items requested. All labor requires appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

• Keep work area clean and organized following all OSHA policies and procedures during the use and movement of power, heavy and industrial equipment.
• Maintain repair shop tools and assist associates on the proper way to use them.
• Possess a general understanding of the warehouse, it’s departments, department management and logistical practice.
• Matches building materials to use and space for installation accuracy. Preparing, laying out, cutting and fabricating metal components.
• Welding components in a flat, vertical and overhead position.
• Creates materials that fit expectations, working from technical engineering drawings if necessary.
• Help keep repair practical, cost effective and lasting.

Requirements

• Entry level experience welding with Mild Steel and Metal Inert Gas-MIG
• Entry level experience in woodwork -, create, repair, build, etc.
• The ability to utilize skills in other trades such as plumbing, painting and tiling.
• Ability to understand and execute a wide variety of construction instructions, 2D and 3D.
• Able to read a tape measure.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds.

Starting Pay: $16.00/hr