Fabrication Shop Helper - Welding Support & Shipping Prep

Custom-Equipment,-Inc; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom-Equipment,-Inc seeks a shop helper to support welding operations in the production area. The role assists welders, stages materials, and prepares fabrications for shipping. You will load and unload materials, verify deliveries, and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include operating robotic welding equipment, detecting defects, and performing basic maintenance as needed while following safety protocols. Prior welding or manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read measurement devices such as tape measure and rulers.
• Preferred welding experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to operate forklift safely.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and basic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders by staging production and supplying necessary materials.
• Prepare fabrications for shipping including palletizing, wrapping, labeling.
• Unload and verify materials from delivery trucks, move to correct location.
• Operate robotic welding equipment to produce assemblies and check weld quality.
• Observe robot operation to detect defects and report issues.
• Perform maintenance and custodial duties and ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Reading tape measure

Welding experience

Forklift operation

Blueprint readings

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Brake presses

Banding equipment

Job description

Custom-Equipment,-Inc seeks a shop helper to support welding operations in the production area. The role assists welders, stages materials, and prepares fabrications for shipping. You will load and unload materials, verify deliveries, and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include operating robotic welding equipment, detecting defects, and performing basic maintenance as needed while following safety protocols. Prior welding or manufacturing experience is preferred.