Shop Tech II

Total Safety; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Safety is seeking a Shop Tech in La Porte, TX to maintain shop machinery and keep facilities clean and compliant with safety standards. You will assist in keeping materials and finished goods organized, support in mechanical and fabrication tasks, and help sustain a safe, efficient shop environment.

The role involves routine maintenance, PPE use, and collaboration with a safety‑minded team to ensure smooth operations and adherence to company policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Equivalent work experience in a shop environment will be considered.
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, and able to meet deadlines.
• Work is typically performed in the shop, which is a hazardous environment.

Responsibilities

• Safety: maintain a safe work environment and wear PPE as required.
• Mechanical: assist in mechanical maintenance and repair, service and clean equipment.
• Fabrication: assist Welders with welding, participate in fabrication and painting.
• Maintenance: clean and organize shop, move materials, replace light bulbs and filters.
• Yard: keep yard organized and dispose of outdated equipment.
• Other: building and grounds maintenance, records management, and supplies.
• Problem Resolution: handle routine problems and interruptions.
• Performance: follow instructions and work with diverse people.

Skills

Shop experience

Team player

Self-motivated

Safety minded

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Total Safety is looking for aShop Techto join their safety conscious team! The Shop Tech will maintain shop machinery and equipment in excellent working order. Keep facility clean organized and in compliance with safety standards. Assist in maintaining the flow of work at the shop as requested. Assists in the organization and placement of materials and finished goods. Keeps grounds neat and orderly and perform routine maintenance for the facility.

Total Safetyis the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

• Safety: Maintaining a safe work environment is the most important responsibility for every employee. Wear PPE as required. Observe all applicable safety rules, regulations, and instructions.
• Mechanical: Assist in mechanical maintenance and repair as requested. Service and clean shop equipment to maintain equipment usability. Replace worn parts as necessary. Use locks out tag out procedures to separate any non-working equipment. Refurbish and repair rental equipment as instructed to maintain it in excellent working condition and promote the Total Safety image in the field.
• Fabrication: Assist Welder/Fabricator Specialists with welding as requested. Participate in pipe and plate fabrication, prepare of materials, operate equipment and machinery, and paint.
• Maintenance: Clean and organize shop daily. Move materials, equipment, boxes, and furniture as requested. Replace light bulbs, air filters etc. as they need service or in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Keep eye wash stations clean, medicine cabinets stocked and perform required inspections for fire extinguishers etc. As supplies are purchased work with the Safety to keep MSDS books up to date. Recommend necessary expenditures and upgrades to keep the shop functioning at its best.
• Yard: Keep yard organized to maximize effective use of space. Assist in cost effective disposal of outdated equipment, materials, and scrap. Dispose of non-usable parts and materials in accordance with Company protocols. Assist in recycling, and waste disposal as requested.
• Other: Building and grounds maintenance oversight. Assist in records management and retrieval as requested. Move furniture as requested. Get supplies as necessary. Replace light bulbs & general building maintenance.
• Problem Resolution: Routine problems and schedule interruptions are handled throughout the day.
• Performance: Perform all assigned duties and functions in accordance with instructions. Obey Company rules and regulations. Effectively work with a wide variety of people daily.

Skills and Experience:

• Equivalent work experience in a shop environment will be considered.
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, and able to meet deadlines. Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities.
• Work is typically performed in the shop, which is a hazardous environment. Safety considerations include but are not limited to electrical, heat and fire, mechanical hazards, radiation, fumes and deposits, noise, equipment operation, heavy materials moving, and working in close quarters, working at great heights, and driving hazards. The employee will be required to attend several classes and seminar

Educational Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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