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Shop Helper

  2026-04-21     Pridestaff     Houston,TX  
Description:

Warehouse Associate/ Order Puller - Bilingual
Location: Houston, Tx 77060
Shift: M-F; 8am - 5pm
Pay rate: $15-$16 DOE


Position Overview

As a Shop Helper you are the backbone of our daily operations. This role is perfect for a hardworking individual looking to break into the metal fabrication and plate processing industry. You will support our skilled operators, maintain a safe workspace, and ensure that materials move efficiently through the production cycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Material Handling: Assist in loading and unloading heavy steel plates using overhead cranes, forklifts, or magnets.
  • Production Support: Assist CNC Burners, Plasma Cutters, and Saw Operators with part removal and staging.
  • Finishing Work: Use hand tools (grinders, chippers, and wire brushes) to remove dross, slag, and burrs from processed parts to meet quality standards.
  • Organization: Palletize, label, and kit finished parts for shipping or further secondary processing.
  • Shop Maintenance: Maintain a clean and safe work environment by sweeping, disposing of scrap metal, and organizing tooling.
  • Safety Adherence: Strictly follow all OSHA guidelines and company safety protocols, including the consistent use of PPE.

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts and lift/move up to 50 lbs. regularly.
  • Reliability: A strong track record of punctuality and consistent attendance.
  • Aptitude: Basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure accurately.
  • Safety Conscious: A "safety-first" mindset in a high-traffic industrial environment.
  • Communication: Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from shift leads and operators.

Preferred Experience
  • Prior experience in a warehouse, machine shop, or construction setting.
  • Previous certification or experience operating a forklift or overhead crane.
  • Experience using power tools (angle grinders, etc.).

Work Environment
  • Conditions: This is a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment. Expect exposure to heat, dust, and loud noise.
  • Equipment: You will be working around heavy machinery, lasers, plasma tables, and moving industrial vehicles.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $15.00 - $16.00


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