Shop Helper 1st or 2nd Shift

Shop Helper 1st or 2nd Shift

Job Category: Plant Requisition Number: SHOPH001312

Posted: May 1, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Paramount, CA 90723, USA

Job Details

Description

Hourly Rate Range: $22.75 - $24.00 2nd Shift Hourly Differential: $1.50

All Applicants must comply with ITAR Requirements. US Citizens or Permanent Residents only

SUMMARY:

The Helper has a flexible role in the forging group as they are moved into various areas of the operation as needed. This includes Presses, Die Maintenance, DF Saws, MFG Tech, Coatings Tech, Secondary Ops and Utility positions. As a result, the Helper attains skills and training required to be moved to a more specialized and permanent role in the forging departments which best fits the individuals skill set.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES:

Core responsibilities include:

• Follow direction of the acting superior, lead man, and/or supervisor
• Maintain clean and safe working environment; embrace a clean as you go policy
• Learn the fundamentals of the forging process(i.e. Stock Temp, Die Temp, Tonnage, Lubrication, and Dwell to achieve Size, Fill, and Defect Free products)
• Learn the basic skills of the helper position which include but are not limited to:
• Operating hand tools and forging tools such as pry bars, tongs, sledge hammers, marking equipment, etc.
• Operating power tools such as hand grinders, wheel grinders, impact wrenches, etc. under supervision
• Operating a forklift/manipulator under supervision
• Operating different types of cranes under supervision
• Basic understanding of specialized forging equipment such as presses, furnaces, table saws, band saws, swing saws, glaze, etc.
• Understanding of more specialized aspects of the job such as:
• Setups (press, swing saw, die/insert holders)
• Spraying, driving, material handling of parts
• Basic part compliance (down to size, filled, defect free)
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must:

• Be able to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements
• Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Minimum 90 days introductory period.

Experience in the forging or metals industry is preferred

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Basic Arithmetic Expert

Verbal Communication Expert

Written Communication Expert

Preferred

Blueprint Reading Expert

Computer Expert

Add/Subtract to.010 decimal Expert

Torching, Cutting, Welding Expert

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

GED or better.

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Overhead Crane Operator

Forklift Operator

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