Shop Floor Helper: Fabrication & Equipment Setup

The Shaw Group, Llc; Walker (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shaw Group, Llc in Walker, LA is seeking a Shop Helper to prepare the site for daily work and maintain housekeeping for fabrication activities. The role requires reading and interpreting instructions, with a preference for 6 months of field experience in the craft.

Duties include equipment setup, material handling, and basic crane operations under supervision. Candidates should be able to read load charts, follow safety protocols, and perform routine maintenance or repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Move hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered operating equipment.
• Interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed.
• May be required to manipulate equipment on unlevel working surface.
• May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing our materials and work pieces during installation.
• May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs.
• Observes load hook up and determines safety of load.
• Manipulates crane control to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal or signal instructions.
• Inspects crane for defective parts, documents and notifies the supervisor of the defects or malfunctions.
• Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
• May be required to interpret load charts.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Typically reports to a supervisor.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Skills

Read and interpret instructions

Housekeeping

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Shaw Group, Llc in Walker, LA is seeking a Shop Helper to prepare the site for daily work and maintain housekeeping for fabrication activities. The role requires reading and interpreting instructions, with a preference for 6 months of field experience in the craft.

Duties include equipment setup, material handling, and basic crane operations under supervision. Candidates should be able to read load charts, follow safety protocols, and perform routine maintenance or repairs as needed.