General Laborer 2nd Shift Piedmont Metals of Burlington Inc

Piedmont Metals; Burlington (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Ability to Commute

Job summary

Piedmont Metals in Burlington, NC is seeking a hardworking General Laborer to assist with cleaning, organizing, and handling of finished and unfinished steel parts. The role supports welders and fabricators in a fast-paced industrial setting and emphasizes safety and efficiency.

This full-time position pays from $18.00 per hour and requires physical stamina, ability to lift 50 lbs, and teamwork to maintain a safe, productive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or steel fabrication preferred but not required.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Familiar with hand tools, grinders, and material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Willing to learn and work in a team-oriented environment.
• Committed to workplace safety and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Clean and organize steel parts before and after fabrication.
• Support welders by moving, positioning, and holding materials during welding and assembly.
• Remove slag, spatter, and debris from welded parts to ensure a smooth finish.
• Operate basic hand and power tools to grind, deburr, or prepare materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring materials and tools are properly stored.
• Assist in loading and unloading materials for production.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE.
• Perform other general labor tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Hand tools familiarity

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Grinders

Material handling equipment

Job description

Job Title: General Laborer – Steel Industry

Location:Piedmont Metals, Burlington, NC
Department:Operations
Reports To:Operations Manager

Job Summary:

Piedmont Metals is seeking a hardworking and reliableGeneral Laborerto assist in the cleaning, organizing, and handling of finished and unfinished steel parts. This role will provide essential support to welders and fabricators, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and be comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist incleaning and organizing steel partsbefore and after fabrication.
• Support welders bymoving, positioning, and holding materialsduring welding and assembly.
• Remove slag, spatter, and debris from welded parts to ensure a smooth finish.
• Operate basic hand and power tools to grind, deburr, or prepare materials.
• Maintain aclean and organized work area, ensuring materials and tools are properly stored.
• Assist in loading and unloading materials for production.
• Follow allsafety protocols and wear required PPEto maintain a hazard-free environment.
• Perform other general labor tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in amanufacturing or steel fabrication environmentpreferred but not required.
• Ability to lift50 lbsand perform physically demanding tasks.
• Familiarity withhand tools, grinders, and material handling equipmentis a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company policies.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability tostand, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasksfor extended periods.
• Work in awarehouse or shop environmentwith exposure to heat, dust, noise, and heavy materials.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match.
• Piedmont Metals is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Ability to Commute:

Burlington, NC 27215 (Required)
Work Location: In person