Fitter Helper - 1st Shift

Haskell Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary to permanent path

Comprehensive benefits upon conversion

6% company match on 401(k)

ESOP bonus eligibility

Quarterly bonuses

Boot voucher $250 per year

Uniforms and uniform cleaning

Job summary

Haskell Company in Jacksonville is seeking shop support personnel to assist fitters, welders, machine operators, and other production staff in the fabrication of structural steel components. Responsibilities include material staging, handling, and general shop support in a safe environment.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adaptability, with a pathway from NPCs (temporary) to permanent employee status and competitive benefits upon conversion.

Qualifications

• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Adapt to changing production priorities.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and quality.
• Work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Use measuring devices and basic hand tools safely.
• Willingness to learn fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic fabrication equipment and hand tools safely.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas; restock supplies as needed.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials during fabrication.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.
• Support production personnel to meet fabrication schedules.
• Stage and move structural steel materials; operate overhead cranes when trained.
• Assist with measuring, marking, and layout activities as directed.
• Follow safety, quality, and environmental policies.
• Perform general shop housekeeping and support activities.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Follow instructions

Adaptability

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Measuring tools

Fabrication safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way while making a real impact.

Scope of Position

Supports structural steel fabrication operations by assisting fitters, welders, machine operators, material handlers, and other production personnel in the fabrication of structural steel components and assemblies. Performs a variety of shop support activi ties including material staging, grinding, material handling, housekeeping, and assisting with fabrication and assembly activities while maintaining a safe and productive work environment .

Job Responsibilitie**s

• Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy - fuel torches, and other basic equipment, hand tools, and fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and assemblies during fabrication activities.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Assist fitters, welders, machine operators, material handlers, and other production personnel as required to support fabrication operations.
• Gather, stage, stack, identify, organize, move, lift, and transfer structural steel material throughout the fabrication facility and safely operate overhead cranes when properly trained and authorized.
• Assist with measuring, marking, and layout activities as directed.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping and shop support activities throughout the fabrication facility.
• Other duties which may be assigned as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees both on and off the job. New employees begin as NPCs (temporary employees) for an initial 45-day period, with the opportunity to transition to PCE (permanent employee) status based on successful performance.

Upon becoming a PCE, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes full health benefits, paid time off (PTO), a 6% company match on the 401(k) and ESOP, quarterly bonuses, and a $250 annual boot voucher. Employees are also provided with company uniforms, including uniform cleaning/laundering services.

Why Join Our Team?

Build a long-term career with a company that rewards performance and invests in its employees through competitive benefits, retirement savings, bonus opportunities, and work-related essentials.

Education & Years of Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous manufacturing, fabrication, construction, warehouse, or industrial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks while adapting to changing production priorities.
• Ability to work safely and within established quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use measuring devices, basic hand tools, and fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and attendance.
• Willingness to learn structural steel fabrication processes and production support activities.

Foundational Competencies

• 8. Strategy - Planning for the Future : Developing talent, organizational alignment, strategic networking, and strategic thinking.
• 9. Delivery - Achieving Results : Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making, results driven, flexible thinking, managing resources, teamwork, and team leadership.

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