Andgar Corporation has been servicing and growing in Whatcom County since 1973. We have around 190 employees with a diversified scope of work at five companies. To find out more about what each company does, simply click on the link below:

Andgar Food Processing Equipment

This is why we invest in the future of our employees who are worth every penny we spend on training and education, benefits, team building, and corporate or family events. Our dedicated Training and Development director specializes in connecting employees across all divisions with job-specific training and education so they may reach their full potential and create a pathway for successful career advancement.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Starting from day one, we explain how safety starts with each individual's responsibility to keep each other safe, call out hazards, and stop work when needed. We know our employees are working for their families, and we want them to return home safely each day.

As our reputation grows, so does our business. Most of our open positions are due to company growth and business demands increasing. Our growth over the last 50 years has been based on the values of quality, reliability, and integrity. Our business is largely referral based because our customers are more than just a transaction; they are our neighbors and the people we run into at the grocery store, our kids’ schools, community events and church. Delivering that personal touch is key to why our customer satisfaction ratings are so consistently high.

If working in a goal-oriented, stable environment is your desire, Andgar may be the career opportunity you are looking for.

Andgar partners with multiple porgrams that foster a Culture of Care and inclusion at every level and in all aspects of our organization. Through our partnerships and internal commitment, we seek to attract and promote diversity in our industries, retain and value human relationships, and employwer every employee to maintain mutual respect while working. Andgar is a preferred veterans employer with the Yes Vets prgram, and wholeheartedly support a smooth transition into the civilan workplace for those who have served our country. We are also an active member in the National Association of Women in Construction.

Fabrication Shop Helper

Ferndale, WA

Full Time

Entry Level

Shop Helper

Andgar Food Processing is currently seeking a Full-time Shop Helper for the shop located in Ferndale WA. This division works with a variety of metal products (primarily food grade stainless steel) for food processing equipment manufacturing, and custom-built automated products for the food industry. This is an entry-level position for a hard-working person who wants to start a new career field.

Andgar company culture prizes honesty, integrity, humility, and teamwork. Success to us is more than just dollars and cents, it's about the pride of standing behind the equipment we build and the people who build it.

Pay, Incentives, and Benefits:

Hourly wage $18.00/hr to start
Performance-based wage increases
Health Savings Account, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
6 Paid Holidays
Ongoing Training, career advancement, and education through Andgar University
Education Reimbursement Program
Referral bonus program & Safety Incentives
Employee Assistance Program and Counselor on staff
Employee discount program

Essential Job Functions:

Assist Fabricators and Machinists with material preparation, grinding, beveling, sawing, etc.
Assist Material Handler in moving materials to designated workstations or storage areas
Perform housekeeping functions; clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and work areas
Provide general labor support services to all applicable personnel and disciplines as required
Sets, stops, or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule or template
Positions workpiece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade
Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations
Organize parts and prepare them for the next process
Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine
Operate press brake with supervision
Adheres to assigned work schedule (attendance and punctuality)
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, maintaining a clean work area
Seeks assistance as needed and asks questions in a timely manner and to appropriate staff
Additional duties as assigned

Employee Requirements:

Mechanical aptitude and previous experience with hand tools required
Valid Driver's License and Clean driving record
Drug and alcohol-free including cannabis
Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent math skills
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
Able to work overtime as necessary

Our employees are the heart of our company, which is why we offer a working environment that enriches employee lives, fosters teamwork, respect, and individual growth. We offer competitive benefit packages, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401K program with company match. We believe in having a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

This is why we invest in the future of our employees who are worth every penny we spend on training and education, benefits, team building, and corporate or family events. Our dedicated Training and Development director specializes in connecting employees across all divisions with job-specific training and education so they may reach their full potential and create a pathway for successful career advancement.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. We recently celebrated 2 years without a recordable safety incident and have an active safety culture in our organizations.

As our reputation grows, so does our business. Most of our open positions are due to company growth and business demands increasing. Our growth over the last 43 years has been based on the values of quality, reliability, and integrity. Our business is largely referral based because our customers are more than just a transaction; they are our neighbors and the people we run into at the grocery store, our kids’ schools, community events and church. Delivering that personal touch is key to why our customer satisfaction ratings are so consistently high.

Drug Free Workplace. Andgar desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death, therefore a successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment drug testing including cannabis in accordance with RCW 49.44.240
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We pledge to commit our leadership and resources to fostering a Culture of CARE at every level and in all aspects of our organization. Through this commitment, we seek to attract and promote diversity in our industry, retain and value human relationships and empower every employee to harness and engage the power of diversity for the benefit of our industry and community. We are deeply committed to employing more women and veterans in the trades!

If working in a goal-oriented, stable environment is your desire, Andgar may be the career opportunity you are looking for.

Drug Free Workplace including cannabis.

Andgar is a proud employer of U.S. Veterans, and a Yes Vets preferred employer.

We do not welcome solicitation from outside recruiting or staffing firms.

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Andgar Corporation has been servicing and growing in Whatcom County since 1973. We have around 190 employees with a diversified scope of work at five companies. To find out more about what each company does, simply click on the link below:

Andgar Corporation

Andgar Mechanical

Andgar Food Processing Equipment

Andgar Architectural Metals

Fabrication Shop Helper

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