Laborer/Trades Assistant

Purpose of Role

Support the shop floor by performing a variety of manual and operational tasks to ensure efficient production, safe handling of materials, and a clean, organized work environment. This role contributes to meeting production goals, maintaining quality standards, and supporting skilled trades and machine operators as required.

Key Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities

• General Shop Support & Operations: Perform a variety of general labor tasks to support daily manufacturing operations, assisting production activities and adapting to changing operational needs.

• Material Handling & Equipment Operation: Operate forklifts and handling equipment to move materials safely across the shop, supporting production flow and material availability.

• Production Support & Tools Usage: Assist with basic fabrication and preparation tasks using hand and power tools, and support cutting and material preparation activities as trained.

• Shipping & Receiving Support: Support logistics activities including staging, loading, and material handling to ensure efficient inbound and outbound flow.

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What You’ll Bring

• Must-haves:

  • Ability to work safely around hot metal, welding, and plasma cutting operations.
  • Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and adherence to safety policies and procedures.
  • Strong attendance and punctuality with the ability to work 5 days per week, and occasionally up to 6 days as required.

• Nice-to-haves:

  • Ability to safely operate a forklift and material‑handling equipment (certification considered an asset or must be obtained).
  • Experience using electric and hand tools.
  • Experience with cutting torches (oxy/fuel) is an asset.

Why join Weir?

• We live our values: safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers.
• We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
• We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world.
• We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference.
• We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives.