Aerotek

Overview

The Shop Helper is an entry-to-intermediate role that supports industrial welding, gouging, and blasting operations at the primary facility in Lenexa, KS, and at various client sites across the country. The position involves equipment staging, tool logistics, material handling, and job-site setup and teardown, with training provided on specific tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, and organize welding machines and support equipment for deployment.
• Safely handle, load, and secure equipment and materials for project shipments.
• Perform basic maintenance under supervision, such as equipment cleaning.
• Keep shop supplies stocked, including welding consumables and safety supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free shop floor and warehouse.
• Assist the crew with setting up staging areas at customer facilities.
• Act as a helper to skilled welders by organizing tools and moving equipment.
• Keep track of job-site equipment using checklists and report damaged items.
• Maintain a clean work deck and prepare gear for return transit.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and serve as a safety monitor.

Requirements

• Experience with general labor and using hand and power tools.
• High physical mobility and stamina.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to travel and work at various sites.
• Comfortable with using hand and power tools.
• Exposure to industrial job sites or fabrication shops is a plus.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• This position is based out of Lenexa, KS with roughly 30% travel to project sites.
• Projects may last 1-4 weeks at a time.