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JOB DETAILSPosted Nov 3, 2026

Metal-fabricating Shop Helper

VAW Systems Ltd.

Winnipeg (MB)

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Job details

Location
Winnipeg (MB)
Salary
$19.28 hourly

Full job description

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