Fabrication Helper - Growth Path in Structural Metal

Schuff Steel; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Schuff Steel is seeking a Production Helper to assist in fabricating structural metal products for commercial buildings, bridges, and industrial projects. The role supports operators, handles heavy stock, and maintains clean, safe work areas.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and some experience, with training on cranes, forklifts, and grinders. A growth mindset and reliability are valued for a long-term career at Schuff Steel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 12 months of experience preferred.
• Equipment knowledge includes overhead cranes, forklifts and hand grinders.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lifts, positions, and removes workpieces from machines to assist in fitting and welding.
• Loads, stacks, and transports stock, tools, dies, and work in process by hand or with a truck.
• Cleans and scrapes metal preparatory to fabricating, welding, painting, or shipping.
• Picks up and trucks scrap from work areas.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Performs other routine duties and assists fellow employees as directed.
• Pass the tacking test on Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead positions.
• Adheres to all safety rules and PPE requirements.

Skills

Equipment handling

Safety rules

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Hand grinders

Job description

Schuff Steel is seeking a Production Helper to assist in fabricating structural metal products for commercial buildings, bridges, and industrial projects. The role supports operators, handles heavy stock, and maintains clean, safe work areas.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and some experience, with training on cranes, forklifts, and grinders. A growth mindset and reliability are valued for a long-term career at Schuff Steel.