Shop Helper

Aerotek; Columbiana (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Shop Helper for a busy fabrication shop in Columbiana, AL. The role supports production by safely loading/unloading trucks, moving raw steel and fabricated parts between stations, and keeping the workspace clean and organized.

You will help ensure material availability for drillers, welders, fitters, and painters, and participate in basic prep work and tool use to support efficient fabrication operations.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience loading and unloading trucks in an industrial or fabrication environment.
• At least 3 years of experience checking inventory in and out and handling materials within a plant or shop.
• At least 3 years of experience moving materials around a plant from station to station or bay to bay.
• Experience operating material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools for basic shop and material handling tasks.
• Experience unloading and handling steel and other heavy materials.
• Ability to perform cleaning duties, including sweeping and maintaining a tidy shop and workstations.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work effectively in a fabrication shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks carrying raw steel and fabricated parts using appropriate material handling equipment.
• Check steel and finished products in and out, ensuring accurate documentation of inventory moving on and off trucks and within the shop.
• Move steel and other materials from station to station and bay to bay so drill and saw operators, fitters and welders, and painters have the materials they need at their workstations.
• Handle materials safely with forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment as required.
• Assist with general labor tasks, including sweeping up metal shavings and debris to keep the shop clean and safe.
• Help grind parts and perform basic preparation work so components are ready for fabrication and finishing.
• Use hand tools and power tools as needed for material handling and basic shop tasks.
• Support inventory control by following established processes for checking materials and finished products in and out.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop and workstations, promptly cleaning up after tasks and at the end of shifts.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working in the fabrication shop environment.

Skills

Truck loading/unloading

Inventory control

Material handling

Forklift operation

Hand tools & power tools

Steel handling

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Shop Helper

Job Description

The Shop Helper works in a busy fabrication shop, supporting production by safely loading and unloading trucks, moving raw steel and fabricated parts between workstations, and helping maintain a clean and organized work area. This role plays a key part in keeping drill and saw operators, fitters and welders, and painters supplied with materials so they can focus on high-quality fabrication work.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks carrying raw steel and fabricated parts using appropriate material handling equipment.

• Check steel and finished products in and out, ensuring accurate documentation of inventory moving on and off trucks and within the shop.

• Move steel and other materials from station to station and bay to bay so drill and saw operators, fitters and welders, and painters have the materials they need at their workstations.

• Handle materials safely with forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment as required.

• Assist with general labor tasks, including sweeping up metal shavings and debris to keep the shop clean and safe.

• Help grind parts and perform basic preparation work so components are ready for fabrication and finishing.

• Use hand tools and power tools as needed for material handling and basic shop tasks.

• Support inventory control by following established processes for checking materials and finished products in and out.

• Maintain a clean and organized shop and workstations, promptly cleaning up after tasks and at the end of shifts.

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working in the fabrication shop environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience loading and unloading trucks in an industrial or fabrication environment.

• At least 3 years of experience checking inventory in and out and handling materials within a plant or shop.

• At least 3 years of experience moving materials around a plant from station to station or bay to bay.

• Experience operating material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools for basic shop and material handling tasks.

• Experience unloading and handling steel and other heavy materials.

• Ability to perform cleaning duties, including sweeping and maintaining a tidy shop and workstations.

• Ability to follow safety procedures and work effectively in a fabrication shop environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a fabrication shop or similar industrial environment.

• Comfort working around drill and saw operators, fitters and welders, and painters, with an understanding of their material needs.

• Strong attention to detail when checking materials and finished products in and out.

• Reliable work ethic and willingness to perform a variety of general labor and support tasks.

• Ability to work collaboratively with production teams and follow instructions from supervisors.

• Physical ability to handle steel and other heavy materials safely throughout the shift.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing fabrication operation that is working toward offering full-time opportunities, with the current project being the largest in the companys history. Successful execution of this project supports the development of a second shop and creates the potential for pay increases at the end of the year. You become part of a team-focused environment where your contribution directly supports long-term growth, stability, and advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fabrication shop environment with active production areas that include drilling, sawing, fitting, welding, and painting stations. You work around steel materials, industrial equipment, and power tools, and spend most of the day on your feet handling, moving, and organizing materials. The setting is hands-on and fast-paced, with an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and keeping workstations supplied and orderly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbiana, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbiana,AL.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.