Assistant Mechanic Vintage (Athol)

The Vintage Mechanic Assistant supports the Heritage Shop operations by assisting skilled tradespeople in the fabrication and painting of metal components often on vintage or antique equipment. This position includes general labor duties such as preparing materials operating basic tools cleaning workspaces moving components and learning on-the-job trade skills under supervision. Ideal for driven individuals seeking entry-level experience in a metalworking environment with the potential for personal growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Assist fabricators and painters with setup prep work and cleanup.
• Operate basic tools and equipment (e.g. grinders drills sanders) under supervision.
• Load/unload materials move components within the shop using carts or forklifts.
• Perform shop maintenance including sweeping organizing tools and cleaning.
• Prepare metal surfaces (e.g. sanding degreasing masking) for painting or welding.
• Learn trade skills and standard practices through hands-on work and instruction.
• Support inventory and material handling as directed.
• Help with packaging labeling and staging finished vintage equipment for delivery or storage.
• Promote the Companys Mission and Values including an accountable innovative and results-oriented culture that promotes customer service openness teamwork mutual trust and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable using hand tools and small power tools.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from skilled tradespeople.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test post-offer pre-employment physical and background check.
• Valid Drivers License with acceptable motor vehicle history for business travel in company vehicles.
• Willingness to travel.
• Willing to be fit tested for a respirator (To be used while performing certain task such as painting)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintenance Management System knowledge (Dynastar) preferred
• Prior experience in a shop construction or manufacturing environment a plus.
• Forklift or skid-steer experience beneficial but not required.

STARTING WAGE: $21.75 per hour

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Use of a respirator may be required while performing certain tasks (such as painting).

Ability to lift 50 lbs. standing for long periods and working in varying shop conditions (heat noise dust).

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift reach with hands and arms stoop squat bend at the waist kneel walk varying distance and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist occasional
• Twist upper body occasional
• Stoop - occasional
• Repetitive use of hands occasional
• Stand/walk frequent
• Climb stairs - occasional
• Sit occasional
• Vision near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery mobile equipment emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements loud conditions airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information family medical history or any other status protected by law.

Required Experience:

Junior IC