Shop Helper Location: Houston, TX 77039 Starting Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 / hour (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Job Description We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Shop Helper to join a Machine Shop in North Houston. In this role, you will support daily shop operations, assist machine operators, and ensure products meet quality standards before they go out to customers. The majority of your time will be spent cleaning, grinding, and preparing parts for packaging. Key Responsibilities • Part Preparation: Clean, grind, and mark parts for packaging (primary daily responsibility). • Operator Assistance: Help machine operators load and unload metal plates from burning tables. • Quality Control: Meet strict quality control expectations and maintain personal accountability for all parts produced. • Packaging & Shipping: Package completed jobs securely for delivery and assist in loading/unloading trucks and incoming deliveries. • Customer Service: Help load orders safely for our will-call customers. Required Equipment Experience Candidates must have experience and be comfortable operating the following: • Hand-held grinding tools • Forklifts • Overhead cranes Job Requirements • Must be able to read and understand shop orders and technical details in English. • Must possess basic math skills, including the ability to read, take and understand measurements. • Ability to handle the physical demands of a shop environment, including lifting and standing for long periods. • Reliable transportation to the 77039 area. • Bilingual, Spanish / English is a plus. Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $15.00 - $16.00 Per Hour