General Laborer - Tradesperson

LBT; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

LBT, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing associate to assist in fabrication, assembly, fitting, preparation, and packaging on a production line. You will use basic hand and power tools after training and ensure quality through inspection and adherence to work orders and safety rules.

The role emphasizes teamwork, punctual attendance, and the ability to learn manufacturing processes while maintaining clean work areas and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work safely, reliably, and productively in a team environment.
• Basic reading, counting, and measurement skills.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes and use required tools and equipment.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and work assigned schedules, including overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist production employees with fabrication, assembly, fitting, preparation, packaging, and other manufacturing activities as directed.
• Use basic hand tools and power tools after receiving required training and authorization.
• Clean, grind, deburr, prepare, or finish parts and work surfaces according to instructions.
• Inspect materials and completed work for visible damage, defects, or incorrect quantities and report concerns promptly.
• Follow work orders, verbal instructions, safety procedures, and established quality standards.
• Maintain production flow by supplying materials, removing scrap, and keeping aisles and work areas clear.
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping, including sweeping, disposing of waste, and returning tools and supplies to designated locations.
• Assist with equipment setup, basic checks, and minor preventive maintenance when trained and assigned.
• Complete required production, material, or inspection records accurately.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, leads, and coworkers to meet production schedules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructions follow-ability

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading & measurement

Punctuality/attendance

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Measuring devices

Job description

• Assist production employees with fabrication, assembly, fitting, preparation, packaging, and other manufacturing activities as directed.
• Use basic hand tools and power tools after receiving required training and authorization.
• Clean, grind, deburr, prepare, or finish parts and work surfaces according to instructions.
• Inspect materials and completed work for visible damage, defects, or incorrect quantities and report concerns promptly.
• Follow work orders, verbal instructions, safety procedures, and established quality standards.
• Maintain production flow by supplying materials, removing scrap, and keeping aisles and work areas clear.
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping, including sweeping, disposing of waste, and returning tools and supplies to designated locations.
• Assist with equipment setup, basic checks, and minor preventive maintenance when trained and assigned.
• Complete required production, material, or inspection records accurately.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, leads, and coworkers to meet production schedules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all LBT, Inc. safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, welding protection, or respiratory protection.
• Follow lockout/tagout, hazard communication, lifting, forklift, crane, rigging, and hot-work requirements when applicable and authorized.
• Immediately report injuries, unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, spills, and near misses.
• Do not operate machinery or mobile equipment without required training and authorization.

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work safely, reliably, and productively in a team environment.
• Basic reading, counting, and measurement skills.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes and use required tools and equipment.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and work assigned schedules, including overtime when required.

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, warehousing, material handling, or a related industrial setting.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, forklifts, overhead cranes, or measuring devices.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, climb, push, pull, and use hands throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds; use team lifting or mechanical assistance for heavier items.
• Maintain the balance, coordination, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity needed to work safely around manufacturing equipment.
• Work for extended periods while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing facility and may involve exposure to noise, dust, fumes, welding operations, moving machinery, sharp edges, hot surfaces, vibration, and varying temperatures. The employee must remain alert to surrounding operations and follow all designated pedestrian and equipment routes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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