Shop Fabrication Helper — Welding, Assembly & 4‑Day Week

AVANTech LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career advancement

Insurance with match

401(k) with match

4 day work week

Job summary

AVANTech LLC in Knoxville, TN seeks a Shop Laborer to support production managers and weld/fabrication teams. You will assist with daily manufacturing tasks, housekeeping, and finishing work across piping, hoses, and assemblies.

Qualifications include 2 years of hands-on welding/fabrication experience, ability to read drawings, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Overtime may be required; safety and PPE adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of hands-on welding, fabrication, and assembly experience.
• Ability to read drawings and welding symbols.
• High school diploma preferred; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety practices and PPE according to OSHA and AVANTech's procedures.
• Assist with the receipt and storage of fabrication materials.
• Build made-to-order hoses according to given work orders.
• Prep pipe fittings and pipe ends for threading and welding on pipe assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols used to fabricate piping assemblies or skids.
• Perform hydrostatic/pneumatic pressure test on built piping and hoses.
• Safely operate a fork truck in an indoor/outdoor environment.
• Palletize equipment to be shipped cross-country.
• Perform all tasks involved in painting operations, including prep, application, and cleaning.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Mechanical assembly

Tape measure

Tool operation

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Ironworker

End-mill

Lathe

Job description

AVANTech LLC in Knoxville, TN seeks a Shop Laborer to support production managers and weld/fabrication teams. You will assist with daily manufacturing tasks, housekeeping, and finishing work across piping, hoses, and assemblies.

Qualifications include 2 years of hands-on welding/fabrication experience, ability to read drawings, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Overtime may be required; safety and PPE adherence are essential.