Job Description

USNR, LLC – A worldwide leader in sawmill machinery design and manufacturing is seeking a Shop Helper. As a helper on the manufacturing team, you will work in a diverse manufacturing shop environment. Helpers are assigned primary duties depending on the work cell they are assigned to. Duties may include, but are not limited to; grinding and cleaning steel parts using grinders, sanders and a shot-blasting machine. Operating forklifts, loading and unloading steel materials. Assembling belts and other parts. Cleaning and organizing work areas. Assisting with inventory counts and maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use of material handling equipment such as forklifts, bridge cranes, and jib cranes. Associated lifting devices such as straps, chains, magnets, etc.. and their safe operation.
• Use of common manual, pneumatic and electric hand tools such as grinders, drills, dynafiles, chisels, wrenches, hammers, and belt cutters.
• Operation of bead, shot, and sand blast machines.
• Be able to stand for extended periods and the ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds safely and correctly.
• Deburr and grind various sizes and shapes of steel bar and plate.
• Mark, tag and/or identify parts.
• Assisting with material handling and inventory.
• Load and unload plate and steel materials from trucks, saws, and plasma cutting tables.
• Help clean and maintain an orderly work area and inventory.
• Participate in safety meetings and initiatives.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by leadership.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5am-3:30pm

Compensation: $18-$25/hour DOE

Qualifications

• Must be reliable with good work ethic, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Familiarity with steel types, shapes and grades.
• Ability to select proper rigging devices for lifting materials.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Proper use of PPE and adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
• Basic computer skills to track clock in/out, times on jobs, etc.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships in a fast-paced team environment.
• High attention to detail and ability to resolve problems in an efficient manner required.
• Commitment to safety - must be able to work to safe standards as outlined by the company.
• Mechanical or fabrication background is a plus.

USNR is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
• Up to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement
• 401k employer match contribution at 50% of your contribution percentage, up to a total of 5%
• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit www.usnr.com.