General Laborer/Shop Apprentice

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Forklift certification provided

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Bend, Oregon, is seeking a General Laborer / Shop Apprentice for an entry-level, floater role across shop production, measuring, fabrication support, and welding-related tasks.

The position offers a full-time schedule, hands-on training, and growth opportunities in manufacturing and fabrication. Pay is $23-$27/hr DOE, with forklift duties and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Valid driver license
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a physically active manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily shop production and fabrication activities
• Measure materials accurately using a tape measure and other measuring tools
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders
• Assist with machine operation and equipment setup
• Prepare materials, tools, and workstations for production
• Stage and organize materials to keep projects moving efficiently
• Load, unload, and move materials throughout the shop
• Operate a forklift safely
• Support welders, fabricators, and production staff as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Perform general shop labor, cleanup, and housekeeping duties
• Help ensure jobs are production-ready and completed to quality standards

Skills

Tape measure reading

Valid driver license

Strong work ethic

Dependable attendance

Willingness to learn

Tools

Forklift

Job description

General Laborer / Shop Apprentice

Pay: $23-$27/hr DOE
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 40 Hours per Week

About the Opportunity

We are a growing metal manufacturing and fabrication company seeking a motivated General Laborer / Shop Apprentice to join our team.

This is an entry-level floater position that supports multiple areas of shop production, including measuring, machine operation, material handling, fabrication support, and general shop labor. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and is interested in building a long-term career in manufacturing, fabrication, or welding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily shop production and fabrication activities
• Measure materials accurately using a tape measure and other measuring tools
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders
• Assist with machine operation and equipment setup
• Prepare materials, tools, and workstations for production
• Stage and organize materials to keep projects moving efficiently
• Load, unload, and move materials throughout the shop
• Operate a forklift safely
• Support welders, fabricators, and production staff as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Perform general shop labor, cleanup, and housekeeping duties
• Help ensure jobs are production-ready and completed to quality standards

Qualifications

Required

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a physically active manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Construction, manufacturing, fabrication, or trade experience
• Experience operating shop equipment or machinery
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Interest in welding, fabrication, or manufacturing

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Is a self-starter and a go-getter
• Takes pride in producing quality work
• Has strong attention to detail and values precision
• Shows initiative and looks for ways to help the team succeed
• Enjoys working with their hands and solving problems
• Is dependable, accountable, and team-oriented
• Wants to learn and grow professionally
• Is interested in building a long-term career rather than simply finding their next job

Training is available for the right candidate. We're willing to teach technical skills. What we're looking for is someone with a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the drive to get the job done right.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $23-$27/hr DOE
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Forklift certification provided
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Hands-on training in manufacturing and fabrication
• Small team environment where your contributions matter
• Exposure to fabrication, machine operation, and welding processes
• Opportunity to develop valuable trade skills and build a career

If you're motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to build a career in manufacturing and fabrication, we'd love to hear from you.

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