metal-fabricating shop helper
Posted on July 02, 2026 by Employer details VAW Systems Ltd.
Job details
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Work setting: Sheet metal fabrication shop. Metal products manufacturing company. Tasks: Operate metal cleaning equipment to remove excess welds, rust, scale and other materials from surfaces of metal products. Assist structural steel and platework fitters, sheet metal workers, metal machine operators or other metal workers. Sort metal sheets and parts, scrap metal and other materials. Grind or chip excess metal from metal products using hand tools. Clean machines and immediate work areas. Load and unload vehicle. Read and interpret work orders. Equipment and machinery experience: Dolly. Lifting device. Shotblaster. Hand tools. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Fast-paced environment. Large workload. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Free parking available. Other benefits.- Location Winnipeg, MBR2X 1P5
- Work location On site
- Salary$18.54HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 4 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3613539
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
Work setting
- Sheet metal fabrication shop
- Metal products manufacturing company
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Operate metal cleaning equipment to remove excess welds, rust, scale and other materials from surfaces of metal products
- Assist structural steel and platework fitters, sheet metal workers, metal machine operators or other metal workers
- Sort metal sheets and parts, scrap metal and other materials
- Grind or chip excess metal from metal products using hand tools
- Clean machines and immediate work areas
- Load and unload vehicle
- Read and interpret work orders
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Dolly
- Lifting device
- Shotblaster
- Hand tools
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Fast-paced environment
- Large workload
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-07-23
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