Assembly Helper

Assembly Helper

Department: Assembly
Location: Richmond, VA

Job Summary

The Assembly Helper supports production operations by assisting mechanics with assembly tasks, handling materials, operating shop equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. This role is essential to maintaining efficient workflow and ensuring safety and quality standards are met throughout the shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics during assembly by holding materials in place and supporting manual assembly processes
• Operate shop equipment including grinders, bolt drivers, band saws, and similar tools
• Perform general production support tasks as assigned
• Load, unload, move, and stage raw materials, consumables, and finished assemblies throughout the shop
• Operate material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, cranes, or similar machinery as required
• Clean and maintain work areas, tools, and machinery
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and efficient shop environment
• Adhere strictly to all company safety policies and procedures
• Properly use all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and lockout/tagout procedures
• Maintain a clean work area to support a safe working environment

Required Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Physical stamina with the ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stretch, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Reliable transportation to and from the shop

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or flow shop environments
• Background in plumbing or pipefitting
• Experience operating equipment such as forklifts, lulls, or similar machinery
• Basic understanding of technical drawings and piping assemblies
• Familiarity with power tools and measuring tools (e.g., tape measures)
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn from senior fabricators