Shop Laborer

Position Description

A Shop Laborer assists with daily tasks that consist of a variety of manual labor functions and duties with fabrication.

A Shop Laborer assist daily task which consist of a variety of manual labor functions and duties with fabrication.

• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions in English
• Ability to communicate with employees and various business partners in a professional and courteous manner.
• Knowledge of Lock Out/ Tag Out process
• Knowledge of Stop Work Authority (SWA)
• Knowledge of technology (iPads, cellphones etc.)
• Ability to complete training for Behavioral Safety Process
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to recognize and use hand and power tools
• Ability to demonstrate basic safety rules
• Ability to work in confined spaces for long periods at a time
• Ability to be clean shaven to wear supplied air mask and work at high elevated platforms

Preferably 1-2 years of related industry experience (6 months minimum) along with knowledge of tools.

• Lifting/Pulling/Jerking/Grasping/Raising/Lowering:
  Must be able to lift, grasp up to 50 lbs. with the use of fingers, palm and wrists to hold and/or manipulate objects (hammers, saws, pencils, pens etc.). Must be able to raise and lower objects from one level to another.
• Squatting/Twisting/Bend/Reaching/Stooping/Squatting/Kneeling:
  Must be able to twist, squat, kneel and bend in various positions with or without objects.
• Pushing:
  Must be able to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.
• Carry/Support:
  Must be able to carry and provide support to objects, usually holding it in hands, arms and/or on the shoulders.
• Body Positions;
  Supine/Seated/Standing:
  Must be able to work in a supine, seated or standing position.

The locations vary from site to site. Work is physically demanding and requires the ability to concentrate well on the job at hand, in all types of weather. Majority of the work is construction-based work. Walking and working surface vary depending on the terrain, from flat to extreme slopes and frozen, wet, snowy and slippery conditions.

Normally, a full-time employee will work 40 hours per week, depending on the factors such as weather and schedules. Work schedules and hours may vary somewhat depending on specific client locations and projects. In general, applicable work schedules include 5-8’s and 4-10’s. All labor laws in reference to rest breaks and meal periods will be followed.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.