WELDER HELPER

Austin Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial in McIntosh, Alabama, is seeking a motivated Welder Helper to support welding and maintenance activities at the Olin facility. You will assist welders with setup, fabrication, installation, and repair of equipment, piping, and structural components while maintaining a safe work environment.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety and teamwork, with responsibilities including tool gathering, material staging, surface preparation, and operating hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial plant environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• OSHA 10 or other safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders in the setup and performance of welding, cutting, and fabrication activities.
• Gather, transport, and organize tools, materials, and equipment needed for tasks.
• Prepare work areas by cleaning surfaces and staging materials.
• Grind, chip, clean, and prepare metal surfaces for welding operations.
• Measure, mark, and position materials as directed by welders or supervisors.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, and other equipment safely.
• Assist with rigging and material handling activities.
• Maintain welding equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow safety policies and participate in safety meetings and trainings.
• Perform general labor duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team player

Hand tools knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TWIC Card

Driver License

Job description

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Austin Industrial Location: Olin Plant, McIntosh, Alabama

Position Summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Welder Helper to support welding and maintenance activities at the Olin facility in McIntosh, Alabama. The Welder Helper assists welders with the preparation, fabrication, installation, and repair of equipment, piping, and structural components while maintaining a safe and productive work environment. This position is ideal for individuals looking to develop skills and gain experience in industrial maintenance and construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist welders in the setup and performance of welding, cutting, and fabrication activities.
• Gather, transport, and organize tools, materials, and equipment needed for assigned tasks.
• Prepare work areas by cleaning surfaces, removing debris, and staging materials.
• Grind, chip, clean, and prepare metal surfaces for welding operations.
• Measure, mark, and position materials as directed by welders or supervisors.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, and other equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with rigging and material handling activities.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow all Austin Industrial and Olin safety policies, procedures, and work practices.
• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and job hazard analyses.
• Perform general labor duties and other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial plant environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred

• Previous industrial, construction, welding, or maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of welding processes and equipment.
• OSHA 10 or other safety certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access confined spaces as required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and industrial environments.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, flame-resistant clothing, and respiratory protection as required.
• Industrial chemical manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to elevated work areas, loud noise, dust, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions.
• May require overtime, weekends, holidays, and shift work based on project or maintenance schedules.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education – High School Diploma or GED minimum.

Experience – 6+ months experience in an Industrial setting preferred.

Certification/License - TWIC Card and Driver License

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.

Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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Education

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Licenses & Certifications

Required

Valid Driver's License

TWIC Card

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