Fabrication Shop Assistant — Entry-Level

Columbia Energy and Environmental services; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Benefits programs

Job summary

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services is hiring a Shop Laborer I to support production and fabrication operations at our Richland, WA facility. The role focuses on general shop activities, material preparation, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced shop setting. This is a full-time position with competitive hourly pay and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening (Columbia Energy maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace)
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, machinery, and vehicles
• Willingness to travel to field sites occasionally
• Strong math and measurement skills (fractions, decimals, basic geometry)
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties safely and professionally in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Assist with assembly of basic mechanical equipment, structural components, and piping systems
• Prepare materials by removing burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale
• Cut, grind, sand, or blast fabricated parts as part of material preparation and finishing
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other equipment as needed
• Operate shop tools and machinery safely (e.g., saws, torches, grinders, drills)
• Assist with fitting and fabrication of metal products under supervision
• Perform basic maintenance on assigned tools and equipment
• Deliver materials, tools, or fabricated items between shop and field locations as needed
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reading & writing

Math & measurement skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safe tool operation

Willingness to travel

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services is hiring a Shop Laborer I to support production and fabrication operations at our Richland, WA facility. The role focuses on general shop activities, material preparation, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced shop setting. This is a full-time position with competitive hourly pay and benefits eligibility.