Shop Assistant

Opti Staffing; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Full-time weekday schedule

Hands-on shop/production experience

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Opti Staffing is seeking an Entry-Level Shop Assistant in Milwaukie, OR to support materials prep, labeling, and warehouse picking on a full-time weekday schedule. Pay is $22/hour for a 6–9 month assignment with potential extension.

You will prepare materials by cleaning and cutting tubing, place labels on parts, print job documents, and maintain a tidy shop. Strong attendance, teamwork, and the ability to follow written instructions are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have dependable attendance Monday–Friday.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Clear communication and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials by cleaning, cutting, and organizing rubber tubing for assembly.
• Place labels accurately on parts and products.
• Pick parts from the warehouse for production use.
• Print labels and job documents as needed.
• Maintain a clean workspace by organizing and tidying the shop daily.

Skills

Attendance & reliability

Teamwork

Clear communication

Hand tools experience

Accurate measurements

Following instructions

Feedback receptiveness

Attention to detail

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Position: Entry-Level Shop Assistant

Location: Milwaukie, OR

Pay: $22/hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Assignment length: 6–9 months (potential for extension)

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare materials by cleaning, cutting, and organizing rubber tubing for assembly
• Place labels accurately on parts and products
• Pick parts from the warehouse for production use
• Print labels and job documents as needed
• Maintain a clean workspace by organizing and tidying the shop daily

What’s In It for You:

• Competitive starting pay at $22/hour
• Consistent full-time weekday schedule
• Opportunity to gain hands-on shop and production experience
• Supportive team environment

What You Need to Have:

• Strong attendance and reliability
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Clear communication skills
• Experience using basic hand tools
• Ability to take precise measurements
• Capability to follow written instructions
• Willingness to accept and apply feedback

The Musts:

• Dependable attendance Monday–Friday
• Positive attitude and teamwork mindset
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a shop, warehouse, or production environment
• Familiarity with labeling, material prep, or assembly tasks