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Machine Shop Helper

Deep South Crane & Rigging
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/9/2026

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Job Opening Type: Full Time
Salary: Starting at $19/hour
Union/Non-Union: Non-Union

Deep South Crane & Rigging, LLC has been a leader in the heavy-lift and heavy-haul industry since the 1980s. Family-owned and operated, we specialize in complex lifting and rigging projects that others consider unachievable. A cornerstone of our capability is the proprietary VersaCrane fleet—custom-designed, in-house cranes ranging from 750 to 2500 tons—built to perform in tight, challenging environments such as petrochemical and power generation facilities. These exclusive tools, along with equipment from major manufacturers like Liebherr, Terex-Demag, and Tadano, allow us to deliver tailored, turn-key solutions that meet our clients' toughest demands.

Deep South Crane & Rigging is seeking a Helper to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA in our Machine Shop. Our corporate office is in Baton Rouge, LA with other offices located in Lake Charles, LA, DeQuincy, LA, Luling, LA, Beaumont, TX, Houston, TX, and Ashland, KY. Interested? APPLY NOW !

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Clean/organize machine shop and equipment
  • Maintain and inventory tool room
  • Make daily drinking water for workers
  • General housekeeping duties to keep a clean and orderly fabrication shop

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to pass pre-employment urine and hair drug screening
  • Preferred, minimum of one year experience as a helper in a construction/industrial setting
  • Ability to prioritize & multi-task, and have attention to detail
  • Be able to lift at least 50lbs
  • Work well independently and as part of a team
  • Demonstrate a high degree of ownership
  • Have dependable transportation

Deep South is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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careers@deepsouthcrane.com

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