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Peters' Heat Treating, Inc.

GENERAL HELPER

Meadville, PA · On-site

$13.25 - $16.25/hr

General Helper Overview: Peters' Heat Treating is a privately held, family-owned business that has been thriving on a customer focused, results driven operation for over 40 years. We offer a wide ...

Bull Moose Tube

Mill General Helper

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$20.45/hr

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Bull Moose Tube

Mill General Helper

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$20 - $27.94/hr

Mill General Helpers PAYROLL STATUS: Non-exempt REPORTS TO: Supervisor THIS JOB IS FOR OFF SHIFT 11pm - 7am and or 3pm to 11pm Join the dynamic team at Bull Moose Tube as a Full Time Mill General ...

International Paper

General Helper

Richmond, VA · On-site

$21.71/hr

Our General Helpers are utilized to assist operators with machine operations. General Helpers will receive hands on training and obtain ongoing learning opportunities to become qualified Operators.

3M

General Helper

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$21.22/hr

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Allegion

General Helper

Pico Rivera, CA · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

General Helper Reports to : Production Superintendent Shift: 1st: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Company: Krieger Specialty Products is a leading manufacturer of special purpose doors and windows applications ...

THE KRAFT GROUP

General Helper

Dover, NH · On-site

$19 - $25.50/hr

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Sieber Industrial Contractors

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General Helper

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$20/hr

We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious General Helper to support daily operations on an active construction jobsite. This role involves assisting welders, serving as a dedicated spotter for ...

International Paper

General Helper

Carol Stream, IL · On-site

$23.31/hr

Picking up scrap and general housekeeping The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life ...

International Paper

General Helper

Toughkenamon, PA · On-site

$19.24/hr

General Helper Pay Rate : $19.24/hour Category/Shift : Hourly Full-Time Physical Location : Kennett Square Sheet 1270 Baltimore Pike Toughkenamon, PA 19374 The Job You Will Perform: * Comply with all ...

THE KRAFT GROUP

General Helper

Boylston, MA · On-site

$15 - $27.70/hr

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Green Bay Packaging Inc

General Helper

Clyde, OH · On-site

$25.24/hr

Responsibilities Responsibilities will include operating or assisting in the operation of manufacturing machinery, material handling equipment and general plant operations. Work in corrugator, die ...

Green Bay Packaging Inc

General Helper

Republic, OH · On-site

$25.24/hr

Responsibilities Responsibilities will include operating or assisting in the operation of manufacturing machinery, material handling equipment and general plant operations. Work in corrugator, die ...

Green Bay Packaging Inc

General Helper

Flat Rock, OH · On-site

$25.24/hr

Responsibilities Responsibilities will include operating or assisting in the operation of manufacturing machinery, material handling equipment and general plant operations. Work in corrugator, die ...

Green Bay Packaging Inc

General Helper

Rocky Ridge, OH · On-site

$25.24/hr

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Green Bay Packaging Inc

General Helper

Woodville, OH · On-site

$25.24/hr

Responsibilities Responsibilities will include operating or assisting in the operation of manufacturing machinery, material handling equipment and general plant operations. Work in corrugator, die ...

Thorlabs

General Helper

Newton, NJ · On-site

$18/hr

At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed ...

Arconic

General Helper

Chandler, AZ

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

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WP Ventures Inc

General Helper

Bridgeport, CT

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

The General Employee performs a variety of tasks to support daily business operations. Responsibilities may include assisting team members, maintaining a safe and organized work environment ...

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Work EnvironmentVarious industries, including retail, warehouse, and construction supportConstruction sites, outdoor and indoor environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across multiple industries for general support tasksPrimarily in construction projects, building sites
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level support roles in constructionDetails about physically demanding construction support jobs

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GENERAL HELPER

Meadville, PA • On-site

Peters' Heat Treating, Inc.
11 - 50 employees
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$13.25 - $16.25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Description:

General Helper


Overview:


Peters’ Heat Treating is a privately held, family-owned business that has been thriving on a customer focused, results driven operation for over 40 years. We offer a wide range of heat treatments that service customers in the tool & die, automotive, aerospace, blade/cutlery, medical, military and nuclear industries. With multiple locations and an array of services offered we are able to provide our customers with worry-free, full-service heat treating. 


The General Helper is responsible for providing support to heat treat processors on a daily basis. This job may include but is not limited to sandblasting, handling customer materials, fixturing parts for processing and plant housekeeping. It is pertinent that the applicant is able to follow instructions and that he/she is consistent, accurate, and detail oriented.


Required Experience:


· Communicates with coworkers, management and customers in a courteous and professional manner in order to maintain a good team effort

· Detail oriented and ensures quality of company work

· Able to work effectively in a team and independently with minimal supervision

· Able to follow procedures and produce reliable repeatable work

· Able to work with basic hand tools

· Self-motivated

· Responsible and punctual

· Dependable and reliable

· Portrays a positive attitude daily

· Capable of reading, comprehending and passing exams in heat treating coursework

· Able to lift 50 lbs.

· Able to stand for 8+ hours

· Willing and able to work in hot and/or cold environment


Preferred Qualifications:


· Experience and/or basic understanding of heat treating principles

· Experience in tooling or manufacturing industries

· Knowledge in the use of metallurgical testing equipment


Job Type: Part-time


Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Requirements: