Craft Professional
Posted 10.07.2026 | Job Number: a0MQU00000WbxbO2AR
Plumbing Helper – Manufacturing
Location: Richmond, VA
Sector: Industrial
Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00/ Hour
Craft Professional
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Assist mechanics during assembly by holding materials in place and supporting manual assembly processes
- Operate shop equipment including grinders, bolt drivers, band saws, and similar tools
- Perform general production support tasks as assigned
- Load, unload, move, and stage raw materials, consumables, and finished assemblies throughout the shop
- Operate material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, cranes, or similar machinery as required
- Clean and maintain work areas, tools, and machinery
- Help maintain a safe, organized, and efficient shop environment
- Adhere strictly to all company safety policies and procedures
- Properly use all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and lockout/tagout procedures
- Maintain a clean work area to support a safe working environment
Required Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Physical stamina with the ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stretch, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
- Reliable transportation to and from the shop
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, production, or flow shop environments
- Background in plumbing or pipefitting
- Experience operating equipment such as forklifts, lulls, or similar machinery
- Basic understanding of technical drawings and piping assemblies
- Familiarity with power tools and measuring tools (e.g., tape measures)
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn from senior fabricators
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