Shop General Laborer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Advancement opportunities

Flexible work hours (4 day week)

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

AVANTech, LLC is seeking a Shop Laborer to assist the production manager and welding teams in daily fabrication operations. Responsibilities include material handling, hose assembly, and preparing pipe fittings for welding. You will follow safety protocols and help with loading, unloading, and painting tasks as needed.

The role requires safe working practices, reliable transportation, and basic reading of measurements. A high school diploma and willingness to work overtime are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must read a tape measure and bubble level.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools.
• Forklift experience and machinery familiarity is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety practices and PPE per OSHA and AVANTech procedures.
• Assist with receipt and storage of fabrication materials.
• Build made-to-order hoses per work orders.
• Prep pipe fittings and ends for threading and welding.
• Interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols for piping assemblies.

Skills

Tape measure proficiency

Power & hand tool operation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fork truck

Ironworker

End-mill

Lathe

Job description

WhoWeAre

AVANTech, LLC is a rapidlygrowing technology company which designs, fabricates, and operates specialtywater treatment equipment for government and commercial clients. We solve someof the most challenging problems in the water industry – from being firstresponders to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant… to implementing patentedfirst-of-its-kind technology for industrial wastewater recycling to cleaning-uplegacy wastewater at government sites resulting from weapons manufacturingduring the cold war era. AVANTech’s goal is to improve the environment aroundus and support our clients with innovative sustainable water treatmentsolutions.

Benefitsof working with AVANTech:

Generouspaid time off and holidays.

Greatopportunity for advancement with a growing company.

Variedinsurance 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.

AdditionalRequirements

Allcandidates must be able to pass a drug test, pre‑employment physical, andbackground investigation.

Highawareness of safe working practices and procedures.

JobType & Compensation:

Full‑time, hourly, nonexempt.

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