Shop Hand

## Revised Job Brief

We are seeking a reliable Shop Hand to maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization across our production floor. In this role, you will keep the shop clear of debris, maintain common areas, and directly support our fabrication team by helping them keep their workstations clear, organized, and ready for production.

## **Core Responsibilities:**

• **Sweep shop floor**: Keep walkways clear of sawdust, metal shavings, and debris to prevent slips and trips.
• **Support assembly teams**: Proactively assist builders by clearing scrap material from their immediate assembly areas.
• **Empty trash bins**: Collect and dispose of shop refuse, sawdust bags, and recycling regularly throughout the day.
• **Clean around machinery**: Safely sweep and vacuum debris around active CNCs, table saws, and panel saws.
• **Maintain common areas**: Clean, sanitize, and restock plant bathrooms, breakrooms, and handwash stations daily.
• **Organize materials**: Return loose tools, wood off-cuts, or raw materials to their proper storage racks.
• **Identify safety hazards**: Promptly report blocked emergency exits, liquid spills, or machine blockages to supervisors.
  
  

## **Key Skills and Qualifications:**

• **Physical stamina**: Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.
• **Team player mindset**: Willingness to jump in and help builders organize their workspaces to maximize efficiency.
• **Safety awareness**: High caution when working around active machinery like saws and CNC routers.
• **Reliability**: Strong work ethic with consistent attendance and punctual shift starts.
• **Basic instruction follow-through**: Ability to read warning signs and complete daily cleaning checklists independently.
• **Experience**: Previous experience in a woodshop, cabinet shop, or manufacturing environment is a plus.