Steel Fabrication Shop Helper/Grinder

rainier welding partnersAnacortes, WA

yesterday

Occupations

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

Industries

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing Machine Shops All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

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Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Summary The Shop Helper / Grinder performs general labor and support duties within the fabrication shop to assist welders, fabricators, and production personnel in meeting project deadlines.
This role supports daily shop operations by maintaining cleanliness, assisting with material handling, operating equipment when authorized, and ensuring a safe work environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Safety & Compliance
Always maintain a safe working environment
Follow all company safety policies and OSHA requirements
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hats, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, respirators (if required), and steel-toe boots
Report unsafe conditions, hazards, or equipment malfunctions immediately to the Shop Foreman
Shop Support & General Labor Perform grinding, sanding, deburring, and cleaning of fabricated steel components
Assist welders and fabricators with positioning materials and components
Load and unload trucks and material deliveries.
Move material throughout the shop using forklifts, overhead cranes, or other equipment (only when properly trained, certified and expressly authorized)
Assist with small repairs and preventative maintenance tasks under supervision
Stage materials for upcoming projects as directed
Housekeeping Sweep and clean shop floors, fabrication areas, break rooms, restrooms, and offices as assigned
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Pick up tools, roll up leads/hoses, and manage scrap materials
Assist with yard cleanup and exterior shop maintenance when needed
Equipment Operation (when authorized) Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment (only when properly trained, certified and expressly authorized).Follow all safety procedures when operating machinery.
Participate in required equipment certifications.

Physical Requirements: This is a physically demanding position consistent with heavy industrial work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The employee must be able to:

Lift 50–100 pounds occasionally
Lift 25–50 pounds frequently
Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout the shift
Work in bent or awkward positions for extended periods
Push, pull, and move heavy steel components
Maintain balance on uneven surfaces, ladders, and shop platforms
Use hands for gripping, grinding, lifting, and material handling
Clearly hear alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions
Clearly see measuring devices, fabrication marks, warning signs, and safety signals
The employee will regularly work in: Loud environments requiring hearing protection
Hot conditions during summer months and cold conditions during winter
Areas with welding fumes, grinding dust, smoke, and airborne particles
Environments with moving machinery and overhead loads

Conditions requiring continuous use of PPEThis position involves continuous work that cannot easily be interrupted except during scheduled breaks. Personal Traits & Expectations Rainier Welding Partners values team-oriented individuals who: Communicate clearly and respectfully Work cooperatively with shop and office personnel Remain alert and safety-conscious Take initiative in maintaining a clean and organized shop Demonstrate reliability and punctuality Understand the seriousness of shop safety and actively work to prevent accidents Employment with Rainier Welding Partners, LLC is at-will, meaning either you or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law. As a Shop Helper / Grinder, you will be expected to comply with all company safety policies, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and work overtime as necessary to meet project schedules. Our fabrication shop environment requires adherence to strict safety standards and teamwork to ensure quality and timely production.

Company Description: Rainier Welding is an award-winning, full service, AISC-Certified fabricator of steel and aluminum

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Entry

Location

Anacortes, WA

Occupation

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

Industry

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing

Posted

yesterday

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