Job Title: Shop Labourer – Trades

Location: Guelph, Ontario

Company: O’Brien Fabrications

About Us

About O'Brien Fabrications Ltd.

O'Brien Fabrications Ltd. has been providing custom metal fabrication services throughout Southwestern Ontario since 1989. Based in Guelph, we proudly serve Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge, and the surrounding communities.

Our company operates in three key divisions:

- Sheet Metal Roofing & Siding
- Commercial HVAC
- Custom Welding & Fabrication

Our projects range from residential and commercial construction to industrial maintenance, engineered fabrication, and custom design-build projects. We specialize in custom metal fabrication including:
- Access ladders
- Mezzanines
- Canopies
- Walkovers
- Ship's ladders
- Custom steel work
- Custom hand railings and guard railings
- Custom steel stairs
- Structural steel fabrication
- Structural steel field erection
- Steel deck and joists
- Shop/Plant additions and second-floor structural steel
- Mobile welding and field services

We are a custom fabrication shop—not a production welding shop. Every project is different, giving our employees the opportunity to work on a wide variety of interesting and rewarding projects. If you enjoy working with your hands, learning new skills, and being part of a team that takes pride in quality workmanship, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Overview

We’re currently looking for a motivated Shop Labourer who is interested in building a career in the skilled trades. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn custom fabrication, steel fitting, and welding while working alongside experienced tradespeople.

Whether you already have shop experience or are looking to grow your skills, we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a solid work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

This position involves working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced custom fabrication environment where quality, safety, and teamwork are important.

Key Responsibilities

- Cut, prepare, and assist with fitting, fabricating, and welding steel components.




- Assist with GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and SMAW (Stick) welding as skills develop.
- Work with plate, sheet metal, and structural steel.
- Assist experienced fabricators and welders with daily production.
- Help maintain high-quality workmanship throughout all projects.
- Safely operate shop equipment and fabrication tools.
- Assist with field installations and on-site work when required.
- Work independently and as part of a team to meet project schedules.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Work occasional weekends when required.
- Work overtime when necessary to help complete customer projects.
- Shop clean-up and miscellaneous shop duties.
- Deliver and pick up materials and parts for the shop.
- Clean, prep, prime, and paint steel assemblies.

Qualifications that are an Asset

- Previous experience working in a fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or industrial shop environment is considered an asset.
- Experience working around structural steel or custom metal fabrication is an asset but not required.
- Fork truck experience or licence is an asset.
- Experience operating Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, or Telehandler) is an asset.
- Experience with GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), or SMAW (Stick) welding is an asset.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong work ethic.
- Reliable attendance and dependable work habits.
- Takes pride in producing quality workmanship.
- Able to work independently as well as with a team.
- Comfortable driving company vehicles and pulling a shop trailer (training provided if required).
- Experience preparing and painting steel assemblies is an asset.
- Comfortable operating or learning to operate a fork truck.





Certifications that are an Asset

- CWB certifications for GMAW and FCAW.
- CWB SMAW certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Working at Heights Certificate.
- Elevated Work Platform (MEWP/Scissor Lift/Boom Lift/Telehandler) certification.
- Valid Ontario G2 or G Driver's Licence.
- Reliable transportation.
- Able to commute within approximately 45 minutes of Guelph.

What We Offer

- Competitive wages based on experience.
- Full-time, steady employment with opportunities for overtime.
- Clean, modern, and well-equipped shop.
- On-the-job training and opportunities to learn skilled trades.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for advancement.
- Benefits package after probationary period.
- Company pension and RRSP matching after probationary period.

Benefits

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to Commute/Relocate

- Guelph, ON N1H 1B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s)

- Are you a motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn?

Experience

- Shop, manufacturing, construction, or industrial experience is an asset.
- Experience operating hand tools and power tools is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Language

- English (required)

Licence/Certification

- Ontario G2 Driver's Licence (minimum required); Full G preferred.
- CWB Welding Tickets (asset).
- Working at Heights Certificate (asset).

Location

- Guelph, ON N1H 1B1 (preferred)

Willingness to Travel

- Up to 25% (required)

Work Location In person Pay: $20.91-$24.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guelph, ON N1H 1B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:
- shop: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Shop Labourer trades (Guelph)
🏢 O'Brien Fabrications
📍 Guelph