Shop Helper Lead

Marcon Metal Fab, Inc.; Delta; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading custom fabrication company in Delta seeks a Shop Helper Lead to oversee shop activities and lead a team of helpers. The role offers a pay range of $28 - $34 per hour and focuses on ensuring timely task completion and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience with power tools, communication skills in English, and a passion for supporting workflow efficiency. Comprehensive benefits are included, fostering a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

Paid vacation

Boot allowance

RRSP matching

Paid sick days

Opportunities for education and training

Qualifications

• Proven experience using power tools and air tools in a shop environment.
• Ability to understand and communicate in intermediate English (spoken and written).
• Experience operating a forklift is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily tasks of shop helpers and provide direction.
• Ensure all cleaning, grinding, and packing tasks are completed on time.
• Train new helpers and monitor safety compliance.

Skills

Using power tools

Intermediate English communication

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Leadership experience

Shop safety awareness

Initiative in workflow support

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Shop Helper Lead!

At Marcon Metalfab, we are on a mission to become North America’s leading supplier of joints, bearings, railing systems, custom-fabricated steel, and rubber products for the transportation sector and beyond. We invite you to be part of our dynamic team based in Delta.

Why Choose Marcon Metalfab?

We pride ourselves on our commitment to service, excellence, innovation, and integrity. Our team enjoys a supportive, family-like atmosphere where long-serving employees thrive. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, we consistently deliver top-notch products on time, all while maintaining competitive pricing.

Position Details

• Day Shift: Monday to Thursday (10-hour shifts), 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Weekend Shift: Friday to Sunday (12-hour shifts), 5:15 AM to 5:45 PM.

Pay Range

Pay Range : $28 - $34 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily tasks of shop helpers and provide direction.
• Ensure all cleaning, grinding, and packing tasks are completed on time.
• Train new helpers and monitor safety compliance.
• Coordinate material movement and job preparation.
• Report progress and issues to supervisors or shop manager.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Take initiative to support workflow and assign tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties to support shop operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience using power tools and air tools in a shop environment.
• Ability to understand and communicate in intermediate English (spoken and written).
• Experience operating a forklift is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with overhead crane operation is an advantage.
• Previous leadership or team coordination experience is preferred.
• Strong awareness of shop safety procedures and best practices.
• Ability to take initiative and support efficient shop workflow.

Benefits

• Comprehensive extended health and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation to recharge.
• Boot allowance.
• RRSP matching.
• Paid sick days post-probation to support your well-being.
• Opportunities for education and training to further your career.

Our Vision, Mission, and Values : Our vision is to partner with like-minded companies to develop leading infrastructure solutions, and in the process, contribute to building strong communities. Our mission is to be North America’s leading supplier of joints, bearings, railing systems, custom–fabricated steel, and rubber products for the transportation sector and beyond.

To achieve this, we must embody Marcon’s four values :

• Service, provided at the highest level to our clients.
• Excellence, in the quality of products we manufacture.
• Innovation, in our products, technologies, and skills.
• Integrity, in our responsibility to clients and fellow employees.

Our Commitment : Marcon Metalfab is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique contributions of each employee and are committed to creating an accessible workplace for all. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Marcon Metal Fab, Inc. :

For over 30 years, Marcon Metalfab has been Western Canada’s partner of choice for custom–fabricated steel and rubber products for the transportation, building construction, utilities and other industries. Equipped with leading manufacturing technologies that allow for efficient handling and processing of materials, our facility can support even the largest fabrication projects. Coupled with an unconditional commitment to providing expert customer service and a rigorous quality management system, we consistently deliver quality products within tight timeframes at prices that are competitive within any industry.