Shop Helper / Fabrication Assistant

Shop Helper / Fabrication Assistant Knox Custom Fabrication North Salt Lake, UT Job Details Full-time $16 - $18 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Sawing Mechanical assembly Maintaining an organized workspace Basic math Unloading No experience needed Metal fabrication Grinding Stocking Clean workspace maintenance Mechanical knowledge Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description

ABOUT KNOX CUSTOM FABRICATION

Knox Custom Fabrication is a high-end custom metalwork shop based in North Salt Lake, UT, specializing in architectural steel fabrication for luxury residential and commercial projects throughout the Wasatch Front — including Park City, Alpine, and the Silicon Slopes corridor. We build custom staircases, railings, gates, furniture, signs, and one-of-a-kind metalwork that clients can't find anywhere else. Our reputation is built on craftsmanship, precision, and delivering work that sets homes apart. Visit www.knoxcustom.com to see examples of what we build.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We're looking for a reliable, hardworking Shop Helper to support our experienced fabrication team. This is an entry-level position — no prior metalworking experience required — but you need to show up ready to work, learn fast, and take direction well. You'll be working alongside skilled fabricators on high-end custom projects, handling the support tasks that keep the shop running: cutting parts, grinding, material handling, cleaning, and general shop work. If you're mechanically inclined, not afraid to get your hands dirty, and want to learn a skilled trade from the ground up, this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door at a reputable shop. Full-time | Day shift, Monday-Thursday | Overtime as needed

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Cut metal parts using saws and other shop equipment under direction from senior fabricators Grind, de-burr, and finish metal parts to prep for welding or final assembly Move and stage materials throughout the shop Keep the shop clean, organized, and stocked Assist experienced fabricators with assembly, fit-up, and finishing tasks Learn to operate basic shop equipment safely Help load and unload materials and finished products

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

No experience required, but is helpful — we will train the right person Mechanically inclined with a desire to learn fabrication and metalworking Reliable — shows up on time, every day, ready to work Takes direction well and communicates clearly Comfortable working in a shop environment (noise, dust, metal, standing all day) Basic math skills (measuring, fractions) Any prior shop, construction, or hands-on trade experience is a plus Must be authorized to work in the United States Must be able to report to our North Salt Lake, UT shop location

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive entry-level hourly wage Opportunity to learn a skilled trade and advance within the company Work alongside experienced craftsmen on high-profile custom projects Benefits package available Paid biweekly Full-time, stable employment — this is not seasonal work

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off

Work Location:

In person