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QC HELPER - 1st SHIFT

Southwest Galvanizing, Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026

Description

QC helpers are responsible for ensuring galvanized material meets standards and is of high quality before it is returned to the customer. Duties of a QC Helper are as follows:

  • Collect material as instructed by team lead – this may include manually removing material from racks, carrying smaller pieces to a designated area, or by way of forklifts (the forklift operator is the lead man on the helper’s team)
  • Observe each piece for areas on the material that need to be touched up
  • Use files, grinders, wire brushes or torches to clean excess zinc
  • With the aid of a co-worker must be able to maneuver up to 150 pounds – each side/portion of a piece of steel must be inspected and cleaned
  • Communicate with forklift driver when help is needed to move larger, heavier pieces
  • Must be able to identify and know the appropriate method to address different types of defects and communicate to lead man
  • May be required to use special zinc paint to touch up certain, allowable areas
  • Maintain tools and keep work areas clean throughout the day
  • Ensure that the orders are complete and ready to ship

Requirements

  • Works well with team members and independently
  • Follows verbal instructions
  • Can accurately read a tape measure
  • Able to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervisor
  • Lift 50 pounds form the ground to shoulder or higher
  • Must always have high awareness of safety (wear PPE)
  • Certification of heavy equipment operation including forklift
  • The ability to read and understand the orders for what each job in required
  • The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
  • The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
  • Provides leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objective
  • Frequent lifting of material up to 20 pounds
  • Occasional lifting of material up to 50 pounds
  • Occasional lifting of material up to 150 pounds with the help of a co-worker
  • Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, filing, grinding
  • Constant material handling
  • Repetitive hand motions 
  • Seasonal outdoor temperatures – shade, drinking water, shelter during rainstorms provided

Salary : $14

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