Shop Helper- must be able to operate forklift

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Located in Matthews, NC

Salary: $24/hour

Shop Helper / Fabrication Assistant (Welder-in-Training Path)

Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM

About the Role

This position is for someone who wants to work, isn’t afraid of physical tasks, and is serious about learning the fabrication trade. As a Shop Helper / Fabrication Assistant, you’ll support welders and production staff by keeping material flowing, the shop organized, and jobs moving. This is a hands-on role with a clear path to becoming a welder or fabricator for the right person.

What You’ll Do

• Load and unload trucks

• Move, stage, and organize materials around the shop floor and yard

• Read and identify part numbers, tags, and components

• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes (training/certification provided if needed)

• Stage and supply parts to welders to keep production moving

• Assist with job setup, part prep, cleanup, and daily production support

• Use hand and power tools including grinders, drills, impacts, and saws

• Prep steel by cleaning, grinding, cutting, or tacking

• Paint steel structures and cranes (must be willing and able to learn)

• Assist with crane assembly and quality checks on finished products

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop while supporting 5S / 6S standards

What Success Looks Like

• Welders always have the parts and materials they need

• The shop stays organized, safe, and production-ready

• Materials are prepped correctly and on time

• You consistently show up ready to work and learn

What We’re Looking For

• Strong safety-first mindset

• Reliable, punctual, and dependable

• Impeccable tape measure reading skills (required)

• Strong work ethic — willing to cut, grind, prep, and feed parts all day

• Comfortable with physical work in an industrial environment

• Takes direction well and works as part of a team

• Motivated to grow into a welder or fabricator

Tools & Equipment You’ll Use

• Forklifts and overhead cranes

• Hand tools and power tools (grinders, impacts, drills)

• Material handling equipment

Work Environment

• Industrial fabrication shop

• Fast-paced, hands-on, production-driven

• High standards for safety, organization, and teamwork

Why This Role

This is not a “stand-around” job. It’s for someone who wants to learn the trade from the ground up, earn respect through hard work, and grow into a long-term role in welding or fabrication.

If you’re hungry to learn, not afraid to work, and want a future in fabrication—apply now.

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