General Laborer

Job Title: General Laborer

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner with a national presence but a local approach. We simplify the complex and establish long-standing relationships with our partners across all industries.

Job Summary

Loenbro seeks a dependable and motivated Fabrication Shop Laborer to support daily fabrication shop operations. This role assists fabricators, welders, and shop personnel with material handling, equipment setup, shop organization, and general labor to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. This position requires a strong work ethic, attention to safety, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing and fabrication environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist fabricators, welders, and shop personnel with daily fabrication activities.
• Load, unload, move, and stage raw materials, fabricated components, and equipment within the shop.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, and other shop equipment under supervision.
• Prepare materials for fabrication by cleaning, organizing, measuring, and marking components.
• Support cutting, fitting, and assembly operations as directed.
• Maintain shop cleanliness through housekeeping, debris removal, and organization of work areas.
• Assist with receiving, inventory, and storage of materials and supplies.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and material handling equipment when properly trained and authorized.
• Inspect tools and equipment for safe operation and report maintenance concerns.
• Follow fabrication drawings, work instructions, and supervisor direction.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and PPE requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support fabrication shop operations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment of varying weights.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and remain on feet for extended periods.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fabrication shop, manufacturing facility, or industrial construction environment.
• Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment.
• Basic knowledge of fabrication tools, equipment, and shop safety practices.
• Skilled in basic math, including measurements, fractions, and reading a tape measure.
• Able to pass preliminary and periodic drug testing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Indoor fabrication and manufacturing shop environment.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials and equipment.
• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching throughout the workday.
• Exposure to welding operations, sparks, grinding dust, metal shavings, and moving machinery.
• Exposure to noise levels above 85 decibels.
• Potential exposure to hot and cold temperatures.
• Operation around overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Work performed around steel, piping, structural components, and fabricated assemblies.
• Compliance with all applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)