Job Details
Helper
2026-07-08 Nextaff Long Beach,MS
Description:
A fabrication helper safely assists shop mechanics with material staging, heavy component movement, and general shop cleanup in a controlled manufacturing environment. Key duties include loading and unloading building parts, operating basic shop tools, and maintaining a clean workspace.
Position Overview
- Job Title: Fabrication Shop Helper
- Location: Long Beach, Mississippi (Manufacturing & Fabrication Facility)
- Reports To: Fabrication Shop Foreman / Superintendent
- Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Core Responsibilities
- Material Handling: Load, unload, and safely distribute raw metals, steel pipe spools, and sheet metal components.
- Shop Support: Assist skilled pipefitters, welders, and sheet metal mechanics with assembly preparation.
- Equipment Tending: Operate basic shop equipment, hand tools, and material transport devices (e.g., pallet jacks, overhead cranes if certified).
- Quality & Blueprint Following: Read basic production instructions, shop tags, and follow detailed workflow layouts.
- Housekeeping & Safety: Maintain a secure and clean work environment, adhere strictly to OSHA safety protocols, and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience: 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience in a construction, manufacturing, or heavy industrial shop environment.
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for prolonged shifts, and perform repetitive physical tasks (bending, kneeling, climbing).
- Reliability: Reliable daily transportation to the Long Beach facility and a punctual, team-first work ethic.
- Communication: Clear verbal communication skills to coordinate effectively with shop leads and project teams.