Laborer

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Brownsville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a capable shop helper to support the metal fabrication shop. The role involves preparing the shop for upcoming projects, assisting with fabrication tasks, unloading/loading materials, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

You will work with the Shop Superintendent and fabricators to meet daily production needs and safely operate equipment such as shears, brakes, rollers, and saws. A strong emphasis on safety and reliability is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Able to read and communicate clearly with supervisors.
• Must be able to work 40+ hours/week; some weekends.
• Background check and drug screen as required.
• Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Shop Superintendent, Fabricators, and Helpers to meet production needs safely and efficiently.
• Safely operates fabrication shop equipment such as shears, press brakes, rollers, ironworkers, drill presses, saws, and forklifts.
• Takes direction and communicates with supervisors based on project needs.
• Thinks creatively and applies results to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Observes and complies with all safety and project rules.
• Maintains a clean and tidy work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Tape measure usage

Communication with supervisor

Physical stamina

Tools

Mechanical shears

Press brakes

Rollers

Ironworkers

Drill presses

Saws

Forklifts

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Perform any combination of various basic tasks associated with the operation of the custom metal fabrication shop and do so in a safe and quality manner with the best quality possible. Primary duties will include preparing shop for upcoming projects, assisting with fabrication shop tasks as directed, unloading and loading material, and cleaning work areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with Shop Superintendent, Fabricators, and Fabrication Shop Helpers to ensure daily and project related production needs are met safely and efficiently by assisting with various tasks.
• Safely and efficiently operates all fabrication shop equipment such as mechanical shears, press brakes, rollers, ironworkers, drill presses, saws, and forklifts.
• Takes direction and effectively communicates with supervisors based on project needs.
• Thinks creatively and applies results to safely and efficiently complete tasks.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Maintains work area in clean and tidy manner.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Must be able to utilize basic math and read a tape measure.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements
• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

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

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