Production Assistant

Position Title: Production Assistant Company: Metal Fab Guys Location: Walker, LA Company Overview: Metal Fab Guys is a trusted manufacturing partner to OEMs across the United States, delivering precision sheet metal solutions with exceptional quality, speed, and reliability. By combining advanced manufacturing technology with American craftsmanship, we bring capabilities and efficiencies to the South that set a new standard for the industry. Our strength goes beyond our equipment. We invest in developing people who bring accountability, grit, positivity, and a commitment to excellence to work every day. Through collaboration, continuous learning, and forward thinking, our team is empowered to solve challenges, improve processes, and deliver results. Everything we do is driven by one priority: our customers. From prototype development through full-scale production, we are committed to being a responsive, innovative, and dependable manufacturing partner that helps our customers succeed. Position Overview: The Production Assistant is an essential member of the Metal Fab Guys team, responsible for supporting the shop’s daily operations. This role requires an individual with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and a willingness to learn. The Production Assistant will handle general shop duties, assisting in each area of production while maintaining a clean and safe working environment, and contribute to smooth workflow and production. Key Responsibilities: Material Handling: Assist in receiving, organizing, and preparing raw materials for fabrication. Transport materials and components throughout the shop as needed. Tool and Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all tools and equipment are cleaned and stored properly. Conduct routine maintenance checks and report any issues. Shop Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized workspace by performing daily cleanup of work areas, floors, and equipment. Assist Fabricators: Provide support to fabricators and machinists by setting up workstations, handing tools, and organizing parts. Assist Powder Coating Operations: Support powder coating technicians by preparing and cleaning metal components using pressure washing equipment, organizing materials, and ensuring a continuous and efficient production flow. Quality Assurance: Unnest parts from lasers and perform quality checks on fabricated items under the supervision of a designated staff member to ensure specifications are met. Assembly: Assembly of manufactured products. Inventory Management: Assist in tracking inventory levels and notifying the Procurement Manager when materials or supplies are running low. Safety Compliance: Follow all company safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment by wearing required protective gear and reporting hazards. Additional Tasks: Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors to support shop operations. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience: Prior experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment is a plus. Experience in warehouse operations using attention to detail in every order by sorting, packaging, and delivery is a plus. Requirements: Valid driver's license and a clear MVR. Must be 18 years or older. Positive attitude to support an amazing team. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Production Assistant will work in a busy manufacturing environment with exposure to metalworking machinery, noise, and physical activities. Strong physical stamina and ability to lift and move heavy materials (up to 50 lbs). The physical ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Skills: Previous experience in metalwork, warehouse, or manufacturing settings is a plus. Bas…

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