Laborer

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a dependable shop helper to support the custom metal fabrication shop, ensuring safety and quality in daily tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing the shop for projects, assisting fabrication tasks, unloading/loading materials and keeping work areas clean. Candidates should read and follow directions, use basic math and tape measures, lift up to 50 pounds, and work 40+ hours per week with potential weekends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with shop leadership to meet production needs safely and efficiently.
• Operate fabrication shop equipment including shears, brakes, rollers, ironworkers, drills, saws, and forklifts safely.
• Take direction from supervisors and communicate project needs clearly.
• Think creatively to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
• Follow all safety and project rules.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must read, write, and communicate clearly with supervisors.
• Use basic math and read a tape measure.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks repetitively.
• Work in hot, cold, damp and cramped environments.
• Typically 40+ hours per week with possible weekend work.
• Background checks and drug screening may be required.

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 the southeast and central United States.

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.
• 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