What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Helper position at SC Engineering?
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic shop assistant to join our growing team. In this entry level position, you will assist shop supervisors and project managers with a variety of tasks, while learning the basics of manufacturing including how to operate machinery. If you are willing to learn new skills, enjoy working with your hands, and get excited when hardware and tools go on sale, you could be an ideal fit for this shop assistant job.
Shop Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide general assistance around the shop, including administrative and technical tasks
- Assist with shop loading and work kit preparation
- Monitor program schedules
- Load and unload delivery trucks
- Stock raw materials in appropriate quantities
- Clean and maintain equipment as directed
- Make sure workers and technicians have the tools necessary to complete their assigned tasks
- Serve as a liaison between manufacturing teams, production control, research and development, and engineering
- Provide assistance to project managers, shop supervisors, and the quality inspection team as needed
- Assist in the prototype development
- Operate equipment such as band saw, cut off saw, belt sander, drill press, disc grinder, punch press
- Utilize precision measuring instruments including calipers, height gages, and micrometers
Shop Assistant Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Previous experience in manufacturing or shop work, including metal or wood shop classes
- Aptitude for mechanics
- Familiarity with hand tools
- Capacity to analyze a situation and prioritize tasks
- Strong communication skills
- Exceptional hand-eye coordination
- Physically capable of standing for extended periods of time and lifting up to 70 pounds
Location/Region: Hillsborough, NJ