Diamondback Steel is a full-service structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication and erection services company! We specialize in carport and covered parking installation and commercial metal fabrication and installation. We cover much of the state of Arizona, but most of our work is in the greater Phoenix, AZ area.
Job Title: Shop Hand/Helper
Job Overview: The Shop Hand/Helper supports daily fabrication and production activities throughout the shop. This position prepares and moves materials, cleans and organizes work areas, assists Fitters and Parts Production employees, and operates basic shop equipment as assigned and trained. The Shop Hand is expected to work safely, follow instructions, maintain an organized work environment, and assist wherever needed to keep production moving efficiently.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Pay Scale: $18 - $24 Hourly
Key Responsibilities:
• Clean and prepare steel and other materials for fabrication and production.
• Assist with parts prep before materials move into fitting, welding, or other production processes.
• Move steel, fabricated components, parts, and other materials throughout the shop as directed.
• Stage and organize materials for upcoming production work.
• Assist Parts Production employees with material preparation, handling, and other assigned tasks.
• Assist the Lead Fitter, Fitters, and other shop employees with fabrication and production work as needed.
• Operate punch, shear, and bending equipment as needed after receiving appropriate training and authorization.
• Assist with basic cutting, grinding, cleaning, material preparation, and other shop-production activities as assigned.
• Follow drawings, cut lists, measurements, or work instructions appropriate to assigned tasks.
• Verify materials and parts before moving or preparing them for production when required.
• Keep shop floors, work areas, walkways, and production areas clean and organized.
• Empty and maintain scrap bins and ensure scrap material is placed in the appropriate locations.
• Remove unnecessary material, debris, and other items that could interfere with safe or efficient shop operations.
• Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and movement of materials as assigned.
• Follow direction from the Shop Foreman, Lead Fitter, Parts Production Lead, and other designated shop leadership based on current production needs.
• Follow company, shop, equipment, and applicable OSHA safety requirements.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment and follow established machine and tool safety procedures.
• Help maintain tools and equipment in good working condition and report damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
• Assist in other areas of shop production as workload and priorities require.
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time related to fabrication, production, material handling, and shop operations.
What We are Looking for:
• Work Ethic and Drive. Must be dependable, productive, willing to work, and able to complete assigned tasks without continuous supervision.
• Ability to Learn. Must be able to learn and retain shop procedures, production processes, equipment operation, safety requirements, and job-specific instructions.
• Following Instructions. Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written work instructions from shop leadership.
• Tool Knowledge. Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools is preferred. Must be willing and able to learn the proper use of tools required for assigned work.
• Equipment Operation. Must be willing and able to learn to safely operate applicable shop equipment, including punches, shears, and bending equipment.
• Material Handling. Must be able to safely move, stage, organize, and prepare steel and other materials used in fabrication.
• Organization. Must maintain clean and organized work areas and properly store materials, tools, parts, and scrap.
• Teamwork. Must be willing to assist different areas of the shop as production needs and priorities change.
• Must be willing and able to perform physical, hands-on fabrication work throughout the workday.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
Why Work with Us:
• Team that values quality over rushing jobs out the door
• Opportunity to grow your skills and take on more responsibility
Benefits we Offer:
• Company medical coverage (75% covered)
• Retirement matching
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 40 hours PTO first year with additional time added annually
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