Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Description: General Helper - Fabrication
Job Overview
The General Helper is a key support role responsible for maintaining the flow of materials throughout the Fabrication department. You are the versatile link between machine centers, ensuring that steel parts are properly prepared, sorted, and moved to the next stage of production. This role requires a high level of physical activity, attention to detail, and the ability to pivot between different tasks based on the immediate needs of the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
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- \nDepartmental Support: Act as a versatile resource across all areas of Fabrication, including Spot Weld, Laser, Punch, and Press Brakes.
- \nMaterial Preparation: Perform essential part-prep tasks such as "shaking" parts from nested sheets, peeling vinyl, and deburring edges to ensure parts meet quality standards for the next process.
- \nMachine Assistance: Assist operators with the loading and unloading of machinery and the staging of raw materials.
- \nWorkflow Continuity: Clear bottlenecks by moving finished parts to designated areas and ensuring work-in-progress (WIP) is organized and labeled correctly.
- \nSite Stewardship: Adhere to all safety policies and PPE requirements while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.
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Qualifications and Essential Functions
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- \nManual Dexterity: Skilled in the use of small hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment.
- \nOperational Literacy: Solid basic math and counting skills; ability to follow written work instructions and maintain accurate paperwork.
- \nPhysical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, sit, and stand repeatedly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- \nTeam Orientation: A strong work ethic and a "team-first" attitude with a willingness to assist any department as directed.
- \nShop Knowledge: Basic understanding of shop measurements and safety standards.
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Compensation & Benefits
Pay Rate: $21.50 - $23.50
We offer a supportive and team-oriented environment, competitive salary, vacation and holiday pay, health, dental and vision plans, 401k and ROTH with company match, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and sign-on bonus.
Blodgett is a subsidiary of the Middleby Corporation.
Salary Description
$21.50 - $23.50