Welding Shop Helper

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Laitram Machinery, Inc. in Harahan, LA is seeking a Fabrication Shop Helper to support fabrication operations. The role involves housekeeping, operating shop equipment, and assisting fabricators to maintain workflow.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a safety‑minded mindset, and the ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. Prior fabrication experience or crane/forklift familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in and maintain a safe work environment.
• Entry level knowledge of all equipment and tools necessary to perform the duties required.
• Ability to learn how to operate material handling equipment to move and align materials.
• Must be able to learn Laitram Machinery Quality Standards.
• Must be able to perform the essential job requirements identified in the Functional Job Description for this position, including the ability to lift and move 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping/clean up in assigned area.
• Operate shop equipment as necessary.
• Assist fabricators in performance of their duties.
• Gather materials.
• Move material to next station.
• Assist as need with cleaning and applying chemical treatments to welds.
• Assist other departments as needed through cross‑training and providing coverage during busy times

Education

High School diploma, GED Equivalent, or Vocational School diploma

Job description

Laitram Machinery, Inc. has a position available for a Fabrication Shop Helper. This individual will be a key player in fabrication operations at our Harahan, LA location. Applicants should be self-starters, able to complete tasks with little direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping/clean up in assigned area
• Operate shop equipment as necessary
• Assist fabricators in performance of their duties
• Gather materials.
• Move material to next station
• Assist as need with cleaning and appling chemical treatments to welds
• Assist other departments as needed through cross‑training and providing coverage during busy times

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED Equivalent, or Vocational School diploma.
• Ability to work in and maintain a safe work environment
• Entry level knowledge of all equipment and tools necessary to perform the duties required
• Ability to learn how to operate material handling equipment to move and align materials
• Must be able to learn Laitram Machinery Quality Standards
• Must be able to perform the essential job requirements identified in the Functional Job Description for this position, including the ability to lift and move 50 lbs

Desired Qualifications

• Previous fabrication experience and/or vocational training.
• Previous overhead crane experience
• Previous forklift experience