Fabrication Shop Helper Day Shift
Claremore, OK, USA
USD 19.5-19.5 / hour
Posted on Jul 18, 2026
Fabrication Shop Helper Day Shift
Job Description
A fabrication shop helper provides essential support to skilled machinists, welders, and fabricators. Responsibilities include handling and organizing raw materials, prepping metal for production by grinding and deburring, assisting with equipment setups, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. This entry-level role is heavily hands-on Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Requirements
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- Material Handling: Load, unload, and transport raw materials, tools, and finished parts using manual labor, forklifts, or overhead cranes.
- Part Preparation: Use hand and power tools—such as grinders, sanders, and buffers—to prep metal, smooth out rough edges, and remove rust.
- Machine Support: Assist welders and machine operators (e.g., press brakes or shears) by holding materials, positioning parts, and marking reference points.
- Shop Maintenance: Maintain shop floor organization and safety by sweeping debris, clearing scrap metal, and properly storing equipment.
- Quality Assurance: Verify parts meet basic specifications using tape measures, calipers, and gauges.
Qualifications & Requirements
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- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts, bend, and regularly lift/move heavy metal materials.
- Basic Skills: Proficiency in basic shop math and the ability to accurately read a tape measure and calipers.
- Tool Familiarity: Comfort using hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment.
- Safety Compliance: Strong adherence to OSHA regulations, including the proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Work Ethic: Reliability, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn trade skills from senior workers
Meet Your Recruiter
Christy Wylie
Branch Manager- Claremore/Pryor
Christy has been in the staffing industry since 2005 and joined the American StaffCorp team in Claremore in 2018 as a Staffing Professional. In 2023 she was promoted to Staffing Manager overseeing the operations in Claremore and Pryor, Oklahoma. Christy has a strong focus on the relationships between her clients and the candidates she works with. She is highly involved in the Claremore community and is passionate about helping people succeed and will go the extra mile for you.