We are looking for a dependable and motivated Shop Labourer to join our team at OEH. This is a hands-on position supporting our mechanics, welders, and technicians with day-to-day shop operations.

The successful candidate will help keep the shop clean, organized, and running efficiently while assisting with basic mechanical, fabrication, and equipment-related tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, has a mechanical mindset, and wants to gain experience working around trucks, hydraulics, cranes, and heavy equipment.

Main Responsibilities

- Assist mechanics, welders, and technicians with daily shop work
- Clean and organize work areas, shop floors, tools, and equipment
- Prepare trucks and equipment for mechanical or fabrication work
- Assist with basic disassembly and assembly of components
- Perform basic mechanical tasks under the direction of experienced technicians
- Use common hand tools and power tools safely
- Assist with drilling, grinding, cutting, sanding, and general material preparation
- Move parts, steel, components, tools, and equipment around the shop
- Wash and clean trucks, equipment, and components as required
- Help receive, unload, and organize parts and materials




- Maintain shop supplies and advise when commonly used materials are running low
- Assist with snow removal, yard organization, garbage disposal, and general property maintenance when required
- Follow company health and safety procedures
- Perform other general shop duties as required
- Forklift operations
- Assistance with sandblasting and painting

Skills & Qualifications
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Dependable, punctual, and able to follow instructions
- Comfortable working in a busy mechanical/fabrication shop environment
- Mechanically inclined with an interest in trucks or heavy equipment
- Ability to safely use basic hand tools and power tools
- Valuable organization and housekeeping habits
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, bending, and working on your feet
- Strong attention to safety
- Good communication skills
- Valid driver's licence

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour Expected hours: 44.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Shop Labourer (Ottawa)
🏢 OEH
📍 Ottawa