Production Helper

Schuff Steel; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Schuff Steel is seeking a Production Helper to assist in fabricating structural metal products for commercial buildings, bridges, and industrial projects. The role supports operators, handles heavy stock, and maintains clean, safe work areas.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and some experience, with training on cranes, forklifts, and grinders. A growth mindset and reliability are valued for a long-term career at Schuff Steel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 12 months of experience preferred.
• Equipment knowledge includes overhead cranes, forklifts and hand grinders.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lifts, positions, and removes workpieces from machines to assist in fitting and welding.
• Loads, stacks, and transports stock, tools, dies, and work in process by hand or with a truck.
• Cleans and scrapes metal preparatory to fabricating, welding, painting, or shipping.
• Picks up and trucks scrap from work areas.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Performs other routine duties and assists fellow employees as directed.
• Pass the tacking test on Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead positions.
• Adheres to all safety rules and PPE requirements.

Skills

Equipment handling

Safety rules

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Hand grinders

Job description

Employee Value Proposition

Working for a world-class leader in building structures and bridges, a Schuff Steel Production Helper brings his/her expertise and knowledge in fabrication to build some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the commercial building, bridge and industrial sectors. Production Helper assists workers engaged in the fabrication of structural metal products by assisting in assigned duties as needed and required. The Production Helper utilizes a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

In return, the Company will offer competitive market-based compensation and comprehensive health insurance benefits. We are committed to professional development and growing our business. We are looking for a professional with a growth mindset who desires a progressive long-term career.

Core Responsibilities

• Lifts, positions, and removes workpieces from machines to assist in fitting and welding.
• Loads, stacks, and transports stock, tools, dies, and work in process by hand or truck.
• Cleans and scrapes metal preparatory to fabricating, welding, painting, or shipping.
• Picks up and trucks scrap from work areas.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Perform other routine duties.
• Assist fellow employees as directed.
• Pass the tacking test on the following positions: Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead.
• Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirements

Education/Training - Work Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and/or 12 months experience

Specialized Knowledge – Certificates & Licenses

• Equipment Knowledge & Skills – Equipment generally used includes but is not limited to overhead cranes, forklifts and hand grinders.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

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