Shop Assistant Apprentice

Post Date

May 23, 2025

Location

Charleston,
South Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

29412
US
Jul 29, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Mechanical Assembler

Req #

DGO-784550

Pay Rate

$18 - $22 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Shop Assistant Apprentice for one of our commercial waste management clients. Our client is responsible for removing defects from plastic resin and regrind. This will be a full-time position, working Monday through Friday 7-3pm EST (hours can be flexible, but working 8 hours per day).
We are looking for a Shop Assistant Apprentice who is ready to roll up their sleeves and learn the fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, and fabrication work. You will work directly with a trade master, who has launched 400+ products over a 35-year career in manufacturing and innovation. We are seeking someone who has a mechanical inclination, and strong desire to learn. Whether your background is tinkering, repairing things around the house, or simply wanting to know how things work, this is where you start turning that interest into a career.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assisting in fabricating and assembling custom projects
o SolarX Builds and Sorting Trucks
- Operating various equipment:
o Fiber Laser Cutters, Press Brakes, Robotic Welders and more.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
- Supporting the testing and troubleshooting of prototypes and helping maintain a clean, safe and organized workspace.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
- Comfortable working in a warehouse/industrial setting
- Naturally curious about mechanical systems and tools

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Completed a trade program
- Mechanical or pneumatic experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.