Shop Helper - Englobal in Houston, Texas at Gulf Island

Main Purpose:

The Shop Helper is responsible for assisting and learning in all areas of the Fabrication and Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Departments. This position is located in Houston, Texas at our Englobal Fabrication and Integration Shop.

Essential Functions:

• Understand general safety awareness and practices
• Perform assignments in a safe and efficient manner
• Participate actively in and contribute to the overall safe operations of the facility and personnel
• Operate forklift / overhead crane
• Use grinders, cutting torches and air tools
• Use hand, battery, corded and air tools for cutting, drilling, forming and sanding
• Read and utilize a tape measure accurately
• Operate various machines and presses
• Assist and learn in all areas of the Fabrication and I&E Departments
• Help clean the office and shop
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• 6+ months experience in Metal Fabrication or Construction (Residential or Commercial)
• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime when necessary
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience operating various machines and presses preferred
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred

Tools, Equipment and Technology:

• Grinders, cutting torches, air tools, various machines and presses, tape measure etc.

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed indoors within our Englobal Fabrication and I&E Integration Shop. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust, mud etc.

Englobal a Gulf Island Company will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Englobal a Gulf Island Company, must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Englobal a Gulf Island Company, will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Englobal a Gulf Island Company is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Englobal a Gulf Island Company, employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Englobal a Gulf Island Company. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Englobal a Gulf Island Company, hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.