Shop General Laborer

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

Benefits of working with AVANTech:

• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Great opportunity for advancement with a growing company.
• Varied insurance offerings with employer matching.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
• Flexible work hours, including 4 day work week.

Who You Are:

The Shop Laborer provides general assistance to the production manager and production supervisor in day-to-day manufacturing operations to maximize growth, profitability, and efficiency. He or she will be tasked with daily and weekly housekeeping duties within the shop and facility grounds.

The Shop Laborer will also be tasked with aiding the welding/fitting teams with cutting, grinding, assembly, testing and other finishing work.

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.

What Will Set You Up for Success:

• A high level of safe working practices is vital.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to correctly read a tape measure and bubble level.
• Must be able to correctly operate power and hand tools.
• Must have a willingness and ability to work overtime to support business needs.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Good communications skills, both verbal and written, are preferred.
• 2 years of hands-on experience in welding, fabrication, and assembly of structural and mechanical equipment is preferred.
• Ability to operate machinery, such as ironworker, end-mill & lathe experience desired.

Additional Requirements

All candidates must be able to pass a drug test, pre-employment physical, and background investigation.

High awareness of safe working practices and procedures.

Job Type & Compensation:

Full-time, hourly, nonexempt.

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