Fabrication Shop Helper — Learn Welding & Career Growth

JGM; Sinking Spring (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay (Starting at $-

401(k) + company match

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Referral Program

Training and Further Education

Snack & drink allowance

Boot allowance

Prescriptions safety glasses program

Lunch provided

Job summary

JGM is seeking several Shop Laborer / Helper to support daily fabrication shop operations in the Sinking Spring area. You will assist with material handling, sandblasting, surface finishing, and general shop support in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The role provides exposure to welding, fabrication, and equipment operation, with a path from labor to skilled trades. This position runs Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, with overtime after 40 hours.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and willingness to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Interest in learning a skilled trade (welding, fabrication, fitting, or equipment operation).
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with material handling using overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Support surface preparation, including heavy grinding, and sandblasting steel components for coating and finishing.
• Prepare and finish steel surfaces and operate abrasive blasting equipment to remove rust, scale, and old coatings.

Skills

Material handling

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Job description

JGM is seeking several Shop Laborer / Helper to support daily fabrication shop operations in the Sinking Spring area. You will assist with material handling, sandblasting, surface finishing, and general shop support in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The role provides exposure to welding, fabrication, and equipment operation, with a path from labor to skilled trades. This position runs Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, with overtime after 40 hours.