Helper

Kids for the Future; Greensburg (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc. in Greensburg, LA is seeking a Helper to support fabricating teams in steel structures. The role focuses on manual material handling, assisting fitters, welders, and CNC operators under supervision, and maintaining a clean work area.

Key tasks include operating a forklift and overhead crane, using punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, and transferring materials safely, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Basic knowledge of shop math.
• Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc. Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Fitters, Welders, and CNC Operators in tasks, such as positioning and aligning structural metal components in the fabrication of steel structures under the direction of craft workers.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane.
• Maintain an orderly and clean work area.
• Complete any relevant specific job duties as required by immediate supervision.
• Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, and other basic equipment & hand tools.
• Manually move, lift & transfer material and safely operate overhead cranes.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Safety compliance

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Punches

Grinders

Drills

Saws

Oxy-fuel torches

Job description

• Base Pay $16.00 - $18.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

HELPER

Position Summary

A worker who performs a variety of tasks primarily involving manual material handling of tools, equipment, or materials in addition to assisting craft workers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Fitters, Welders, and CNC Operators in tasks, such as positioning and aligning structural metal components in the fabrication of steel structures under the direction of craft workers.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane.
• Maintain an orderly and clean work area.
• Complete any relevant specific job duties as required by immediate supervision.
• Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, and other basic equipment & hand tools.
• Manually move, lift & transfer material and safely operate overhead cranes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Basic knowledge of shop math.
• Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc. Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to frequently pull, push, carry, or lift tools, equipment or materials 50 lbs. or less.
• Ability to withstand frequent bending, squatting, or crouching.
• Ability to frequently handle (hold, seize, grasp, turn, etc.) tools, equipment, or material.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, including cold, heat, and humidity.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K).

Southland Steel is an EEO employer.
Southland Steel is a drug-free workplace. Position requires pre-employment screens.