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Build Your Career in Manufacturing — Join Enviro-Tech Systems as a Shop Helper!

Job Title: Shop Helper

Company Name: Enviro-Tech Systems

Salary: $16 - $19 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Location: Covington, LA

Industry: Industrial Manufacturing / Water Treatment Equipment

Job Overview

Enviro-Tech Systems is seeking a dependable, hardworking Shop Helper to support the fabrication, assembly, and preparation of industrial water-treatment equipment.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and eager to build hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. You will work alongside welders, fabricators, pipefitters, assemblers, and other shop personnel while helping keep production moving safely and efficiently.

If you enjoy working with tools, learning practical trade skills, and being part of a team that builds high-quality industrial equipment, Enviro-Tech Systems offers a path to develop your career in fabrication, welding, pipefitting, and equipment assembly.

Who We Are

Enviro-Tech Systems is an industrial services company committed to delivering reliable, high-quality water-treatment solutions in demanding environments. We provide meaningful work, real responsibility, and direct access to decision-makers.

Our team members are trusted to take ownership, work safely, solve problems, and contribute to the successful delivery of equipment our customers rely on. We invest in training, provide the tools and safety equipment needed to do the job right, and create opportunities for employees to grow with the company.

Learn more at: www.envirotechsystems.com

Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Assist with the fabrication and assembly of water-treatment equipment, tanks, piping, skids, and related components.
• Gather, move, stage, and organize materials, parts, tools, and equipment for shop projects.
• Clean, grind, deburr, and prepare metal and plastic components for fabrication and assembly.
• Assist with basic cutting, drilling, measuring, fitting, and fastening tasks under supervision.
• Support welders, fabricators, pipefitters, assemblers, and other shop personnel as directed.
• Load and unload materials, deliveries, equipment, and finished products safely.
• Package completed equipment and parts for shipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, aisles, tools, and storage locations.
• Perform general shop housekeeping, including sweeping, scrap removal, and proper waste disposal.
• Inspect tools and equipment before use and promptly report damaged tools, defects, or unsafe conditions.
• Follow supervisor direction, work instructions, shop drawings, and company safety procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and maintain awareness of surrounding shop operations.
• Assist with inventory counts and notify supervisors when materials or shop supplies are running low.
• Perform additional shop, production, and warehouse duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, construction, mechanical, or general labor experience is helpful, but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn hands-on trade skills.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and power tools.
• Basic measuring skills, including the ability to accurately use a tape measure.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently when needed and collaborate effectively with a shop team.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, productive, and organized workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a fabrication, welding, assembly, manufacturing, construction, or industrial shop environment.
• Familiarity with common shop tools such as grinders, drills, saws, and measuring equipment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical drawings, shop prints, or work orders.
• Experience handling pipe, steel, stainless steel, PVC, pumps, valves, fittings, or industrial components.
• Forklift or overhead-crane experience or certification.
• Interest in growing into fabrication, welding, pipefitting, maintenance, or equipment-assembly roles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, climb, and work in a variety of physical positions.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds; lifting equipment or assistance will be used for heavier items.
• Ability to work safely around machinery, hand tools, power tools, noise, dust, and changing shop temperatures.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• Bi-weekly pay cycle.
• Medical insurance.
• Retirement savings program.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Paid training and opportunities to develop manufacturing and trade skills.
• Safety equipment provided.
• Wellness programs.
• Company events and charity alignment.
• Opportunity for advancement within a growing industrial services company.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday–Friday
• Overtime and occasional weekend work may be available based on production schedules and project needs.

Work Location

• Shop-based position in Covington, Louisiana.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing and fabrication environment.
• The shop environment may include moving equipment, welding activity, noise, dust, and hot or cold conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.