Fab Shop Helper - Second Shift

HarborFab; Winnsboro (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborFab in Winnsboro, TX is seeking a Full Time Manufacturing Associate to assist production with material handling, equipment operation, and general shop duties. You will lift, move, and stage materials, operate fabricating machinery, and help maintain daily equipment and yard tasks.

The role requires basic welding knowledge, adherence to safety standards, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Forklift certification and overhead hoist training are required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must have or complete forklift certification and overhead hoist training within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to lift, carry and handle items weighing up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Familiarity with structural steel shapes and standard shop practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist production workers by supplying/holding materials or tools and cleaning work areas.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in fabrication, including saws, punches, and shear; start and stop machines as needed.
• Grind welds and chip weld splatter; perform minor repairs to machines.
• Count finished products to verify orders; mark or tag parts for identification.
• Maintain general shop, yard, and equipment cleanliness and upkeep.
• Follow safety protocols in accordance with company and OSHA standards.

Skills

Safety

Lifting 50 lbs

Reading/Following instructions

Overhead crane knowledge

Rigging

Welding & cutting tools (desirable)

Teamwork/communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Overhead hoist training

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Winnsboro - Winnsboro, TX 75494Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: ManufacturingAssist production workers by performing miscellaneous tasks such as supplying or holding materials or tools, cleaning work area, operating and maintaining equipment and yard duties as decided.

Primary Responsibilities

• Material Handling:
  • Lift raw materials and finished products, manually, or using hoists, or forklifts.
  • Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
  • Separate products according to weight, grade, size, or composition of materials used to produce them.
• Equipment and small tool operations:
  • Operate machinery used in the fabrication process (saws, punches, shear, etc.) or assist machine operators.
  • Grind welds and chip weld splatter
  • Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
  • Perform minor repairs to machines, such as replacing damaged or worn parts.
• General Duties:
  • Assist production workers in various ways such as; supplying or holding materials or tools, cleaning work areas and equipment and accurate use of a tape measure.
  • Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
  • Mark or tag identification on parts.
  • Raw material inventory.
• Shop Maintenance:
  • General shop, yard, and daily equipment maintenance as assigned
• Safety:
  • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company and OSHA safety standards.

Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities, and Competencies

• Knowledge of the applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Knowledge of the standard methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment of a steel fabrication shop
• Skill in the use and care of a variety of hand and power tools and equipment of the trade
• Skill in welding and cutting tools and techniques is desirable
• Safe and skilled use of basic rigging, hoisting, and lifting
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle items weighing up to 50 pounds frequently
• Knowledge of overhead crane and forklift operator signaling
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions
• Familiarity with common structural steel shapes

Upon conditional job offer or promotion, candidate must pass a drug and/or alcohol test.

Disclaimer

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent

• Required 6 months-3 years of experience
• Must have or complete forklift certification and overhead hoist training within 60-days of hire