General Laborer / Machine Shop Assistant

Hartman Enterprises Inc; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartman Enterprises Inc. in Utica, NY is hiring a dependable General Laborer / Machine Shop Assistant to support daily operations in a manufacturing facility. The role involves preventive maintenance, material handling, assembly, and general shop support across areas as needed.

Ideal candidates are reliable, mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and comfortable performing in different shop areas. Prior machine-shop experience helps but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with regular attendance.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different shop areas.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in machinery.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance on CNC machines and shop equipment.
• Clean, lubricate, and inspect machinery and equipment.
• Perform general machine-shop and facility maintenance.
• Move, load, unload, and stage raw materials and finished parts.
• Operate a forklift after training and authorization.
• Drive company vehicles for pickups and deliveries as needed.
• Identify and report equipment problems and unsafe conditions.
• Follow safety procedures, instructions, and policies.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and tools.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable, organized, and safety-minded General Laborer / Machine Shop Assistant to support day-to-day operations in our manufacturing facility.

This is a hands-on position that will assist with preventive maintenance, material handling, equipment upkeep, assembly, cleaning, deliveries, and general machine-shop support. The ideal candidate is reliable, mechanically inclined, willing to learn, and comfortable helping in different areas of the shop as needed.

Previous machine-shop experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train the right person.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance (PM) on CNC machines and other shop equipment.
• Assist with cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting machinery and equipment.
• Perform general machine-shop and facility maintenance.
• Empty chip carts and safely handle and dispose of metal chips, scrap, and shop waste.
• Maintain clean and organized machines, work areas, aisles, storage areas, and common shop areas.
• Keep tools, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment organized and properly stored.
• Assist with basic assembly and other production-support activities as needed.
• Move, load, unload, and stage raw materials, finished parts, scrap, supplies, and equipment.
• Operate a forklift/fork truck after completing required training and receiving authorization.
• Drive company vehicles to pick up and deliver parts, materials, supplies, or equipment as needed.
• Safely load and secure items for transportation and assist with loading and unloading deliveries.
• Safely use common hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment.
• Assist machinists, maintenance personnel, assemblers, and other departments as needed.
• Identify and report equipment problems, leaks, damage, or unsafe conditions.
• Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, quality requirements, and company policies.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain dependable and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on the needs of the company.

Qualifications

• Dependable, punctual, organized, and willing to work.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Willing to learn and assist in different areas of the shop as needed.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and an interest in working around machinery and equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, cleanliness, and organization.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, machine-shop, maintenance, warehouse, assembly, or material-handling experience is helpful but not required.
• Experience using common hand and power tools is preferred.Forklift/fork-truck experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be willing to complete company-required forklift/fork-truck training.
• Valid driver's license required with the ability to safely operate company vehicles for pickups and deliveries as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, climb, push, and pull as required.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around machinery, noise, metal chips, oils, lubricants, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves when appropriate, and safety-toe footwear.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range is $20.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, first-shift position. Overtime may be available or required depending on workload.

Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.