Main Purpose:

The Fabrication Shop Helper is responsible for using grinders, cutting torches and air tools; and operating various machines and equipment. This position is located in Houston, Texas at our Englobal Fabrication Shop.

Essential Functions:

• Operate forklift / overhead crane
• Use grinders, cutting torches and air tools
• Read and utilize a tape measure
• Operate various machines and presses
• Understand general safety awareness and practices
• Perform assignments in a safe and efficient manner
• Help clean the office and shop
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements:

• Standing
• Walking
• Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping
• Pushing and Pulling
• Reaching, forward and overhead
• Climbing
• Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing
• Lifting - employees must lift to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime if necessary
• Must have your own reliable transportation
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

• Experience operating various machines and presses
• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

• Grinders, cutting torches and air tools
• Various machines and presses
• Various equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes

Environmental Conditions:

80% to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They may also be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel, /or gas, etc.)

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.