Metal Fabrication Assistant

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Shop Hand is responsible for assisting skilled production personnel with the fabrication, assembly, finishing, and movement of materials throughout the manufacturing facility. This position is ideal for individuals seeking a career in metal manufacturing and fabrication.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment by sweeping floors, removing scrap material, and keeping the fabrication and assembly areas orderly.


• Follow work instructions, production schedules, and safety and quality standards.


• Move and organize raw materials, tools, and finished products throughout the shop.


• Perform basic material preparation, including cleaning, grinding, sanding, and deburring metal parts.


• Assist fabricators, welders, machinists, assemblers, and finishers with daily production activities.


• Operate basic hand tools and power tools safely


• Assist with the packaging, labelling, and preparation of products for shipment.


• Support inventory and material handling activities as needed.


• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries.


• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes and shop procedures.


• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.


• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and dependable attendance.


• Have a positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Basic mechanical aptitude.


• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.


• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, construction, or general labor experience is helpful but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Capability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift for extended periods of time


• Ability to lift and carry at least fifty (50) pounds.


• Ability to work in an indoor or outdoor environment with exposure to noise, dust, and moving machinery.

What Parabit Provides

• Competitive compensation


• Company training and product-specific technical instruction


• Company vehicle, laptop, credit card, and cell phone


• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental benefit options


• 401(k) plan


• Paid time off


• Gym reimbursement

About Parabit

Headquartered on the south shore of Nassau County, New York, Parabit Systems, Inc. is an established manufacturer and integrator of security, self-service, and customer-experience solutions. Since 1995, Parabit has developed access control systems, surveillance products, kiosks, digital signage, mobile charging stations, emergency and courtesy communication equipment, and custom enclosures for customers in the financial, transportation, hospitality, retail, education, government, corporate, and healthcare markets.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to [email protected] and include the job market or geographic area in which you are applying.

All employment candidates must pass: a NON-DOT Drug screening, Criminal and Credit Background Check and a Driver License Check prior to employment.