GENERAL LABORER

General Laborer – Structural Steel | $18–$20/hr | 4-Day Work Week

PVS Structures (Owen Industries) – Carter Lake, IA (Near Downtown Omaha) | Mon–Thu, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Get Your Hands on Real Steel. Go Home by Early Afternoon. Every Day.

At PVS Structures, we fabricate structural steel for complex projects that demand precision, craftsmanship, and people who take pride in their work. We're hiring a General Laborer to support our fabrication shop on 1st shift — a 4-day work week where you're home by early afternoon every day and Fridays are yours.

No prior structural steel experience required — if you're physically capable, reliable, and willing to learn, we'll train you on the rest.

The Details

• Starting pay: $18.00–$20.00/hr depending on experience
• Hours: Mon–Thu, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Schedule: 4-day work week — Fridays off
• Overtime: Available on Fridays for those who want extra hours
• Home by early afternoon every day

What You'll Do

You'll work hands-on in our structural steel fabrication shop, supporting fabricators, welders, and production staff to keep jobs moving accurately and on schedule.

• Read and follow basic shop drawings, cut lists, and work orders to identify part marks, hole locations, bolt sizes, and assembly requirements
• Drill, punch, and ream holes in structural steel members and plate using magnetic drills, hand drills, and drill presses
• Install bolts, nuts, and washers; wrench, tighten, and torque structural connections to specification using hand wrenches, impact wrenches, and calibrated torque wrenches
• Grind welds, bevels, copes, edges, and surfaces using hand and angle grinders; change abrasive wheels and discs safely
• Deburr, chip slag, wire brush, and clean steel surfaces in preparation for welding, painting, or galvanizing
• Assist fabricators and welders with fit-up, positioning, squaring, clamping, and bracing of steel members
• Move, stage, sort, band, and bundle material by hand or using non-powered carts, dollies, and pallet jacks
• Apply part marks, shop tags, and stencils to fabricated pieces and verify correct identification
• Perform in-process quality checks and report nonconforming material or drawing discrepancies to the supervisor
• Maintain and inspect hand and power tools; remove damaged or unsafe tools from service immediately
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards at all times
• Wear all required PPE and follow all safety rules, LOTO procedures, and company policies
• Accurately record time, job numbers, and production quantities as required
• Cross-train and assist in other shop areas as needed

Note: This position does not operate forklifts or overhead cranes.

What We're Looking For

• Physically capable of standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, and reaching constantly throughout a 10-hour shift in a non-climate-controlled shop environment
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly; team lifts required over 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working around heat, noise, dust, welding fumes, grinding sparks, and vibration
• Ability to read and follow basic shop drawings, work orders, and verbal instructions
• Working knowledge of common hand and power tools — angle grinders, magnetic drills, impact wrenches, torque wrenches
• Strong safety awareness — constant awareness of overhead crane and forklift traffic in the work area
• Reliable attendance and punctuality — your crew counts on you
• Willingness to learn, accept direction, and cross-train into additional shop roles
• Prior experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or warehouse work preferred — will train the right candidate
• Familiarity with structural steel, bolt-up, drilling, or grinding is a plus

What's In It For You

✅ $18–$20/hr depending on experience ✅ 4-day work week — Mon through Thu, every week ✅ Home by early afternoon every day ✅ Optional Friday overtime available for those who want it ✅ Health, Dental & Vision insurance ✅ Life/AD&D and Disability coverage ✅ 401(k) with company match ✅ PTO and paid holidays — accrual begins immediately ✅ Wellness program with premium incentives ✅ On-the-job training in structural steel fabrication ✅ Opportunities for growth and advancement within Owen Industries

Benefits begin the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.

Why PVS Structures?

PVS Structures is part of Owen Industries, a decades-long leader in the structural steel industry. We work on complex, high-profile fabrication projects that demand quality at every step — including from the people doing the hands-on work that makes it all happen. You'll work in a team-first environment where safety is non-negotiable, hard work is recognized, and there's a real path forward for people who show up and perform.

???????? Veterans — You Belong Here

The discipline, physical toughness, and mission-first mindset you developed in service are exactly what we value on our shop floor. PVS Structures and Owen Industries are proud to be Veteran-friendly employers committed to supporting those who have served.

Apply Now

Solid pay, a 4-day schedule, and real hands-on work in structural steel fabrication. Apply today and come build something with the PVS Structures team.

Owen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs — without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.