Located in Matthews, NC
Pay: $24/hour
Job Full Description
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
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Load and unload trucks
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Move, stage, and organize materials around the shop floor and yard
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Read and identify part numbers, tags, and components
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Operate forklifts and overhead cranes (training/certification provided if needed)
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Stage and supply parts to welders to keep production moving
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Assist with job setup, part prep, cleanup, and daily production support
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Use hand and power tools including grinders, drills, impacts, and saws
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Prep steel by cleaning, grinding, cutting, or tacking
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Paint steel structures and cranes (must be willing and able to learn)
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Assist with crane assembly and quality checks on finished products
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Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop while supporting 5S / 6S standards
What Success Looks Like
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Welders always have the parts and materials they need
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The shop stays organized, safe, and production-ready
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Materials are prepped correctly and on time
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You consistently show up ready to work and learn
What We’re Looking For
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Strong safety-first mindset
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Reliable, punctual, and dependable
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Impeccable tape measure reading skills (required)
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Strong work ethic — willing to cut, grind, prep, and feed parts all day
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Comfortable with physical work in an industrial environment
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Takes direction well and works as part of a team
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Motivated to grow into a welder or fabricator
Tools & Equipment You’ll Use
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Forklifts and overhead cranes
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Hand tools and power tools (grinders, impacts, drills)
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Material handling equipment
Work Environment
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Industrial fabrication shop
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Fast-paced, hands-on, production-driven
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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.
#3071ST
Monroe, NC
3071
6405 Old Monroe Road
Suite B
Indian Trail, NC 28079
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