Job Title: Shop Laborer – Production Support

Job Description

This role provides hands-on production support in a busy fabrication shop, assisting fabricators and the production team with material handling, surface preparation, and general laborer duties. The position involves operating a variety of hand and power tools, supporting blast and paint operations, and helping maintain safe, organized working environments throughout the shop.

Responsibilities

• Float throughout the fabrication shop to provide general laborer support where needed.
• Move materials manually and using material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist fabricators with production tasks and ensure their workstations are clean, organized, and in proper working condition.
• Support production activities within the blast and paint shop, including preparation and staging of materials.
• Prepare surfaces for the production team, including sanding, routing, and other finishing tasks as required.
• Operate saws, routers, sanders, grinders, and other power tools and hand tools to support fabrication and finishing work.
• Perform basic quality control checks on work completed, ensuring surfaces and materials meet required standards.
• Use industrial spray guns and sandblasters as needed to assist with finishing and surface treatment processes.
• Safely operate table saws, miter saws, pneumatic nailers, planers, and other shop equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area, including regular removal of dust and debris.
• Remain on feet for the majority of the shift, moving between workstations and adapting to changing production needs.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a production, fabrication, or construction environment.
• Ability to operate hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and similar equipment.
• Proficiency with power tools including grinders, sanders, routers, and saws.
• Hands-on experience supporting production activities in a blast and paint shop or similar setting.
• Ability to prepare surfaces for finishing, including sanding, routing, and other surface preparation techniques.
• Basic quality control skills to visually inspect materials and finished work for defects or inconsistencies.
• Comfort working on feet for an entire shift in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to safely move and handle materials manually and with material handling equipment.
• Understanding of basic shop safety practices when operating tools and equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with industrial spray guns for painting or coating applications.
• Experience operating sandblasters for surface preparation.
• Familiarity with table saws, miter saws, and other woodworking or fabrication saws.
• Experience using pneumatic nailers and planers in a shop or construction environment.
• Carpentry or general construction work.
• Attention to detail and strong work ethic in a fast-paced production setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with fabricators and other shop personnel.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive, family-oriented culture that values teamwork, reliability, and long-term growth. The organization offers benefits, paid time off, and clear opportunities for advancement, creating an environment where individuals can develop their skills and build a lasting career.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large fabrication shop that can be hot or cold depending on the season and may be dusty due to ongoing production activities. Team members work around industrial equipment, blast and paint operations, and a variety of hand and power tools. The position requires being on your feet for most of the day and working in an active, hands-on environment where safety, awareness, and proper use of tools and equipment are essential.

This is a Permanent position based out of Bardstown, KY.

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $45760.00/yr.

- Retirement - PTO - OT Available

This is a fully onsite position in Bardstown,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

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