Fabrication Shop General Laborer — Union, Day Shift

TOPS Staffing; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

TOPS Staffing is seeking a General Laborer for a direct hire opportunity with a union fabrication shop. This hands-on role supports multiple areas of the shop, including assembly, warehouse support, material handling, painting, machine operation, and general labor tasks.

Daylight shift runs 6:30am to 3pm, Monday–Friday, with a starting pay of $23.66 per hour from day one. This position offers the chance to learn across departments and advance to more skilled roles over time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior material handling or shop experience preferred.
• Forklift or overhead crane experience is a plus.
• Experience mixing cement, grout, drywall mud, or similar materials preferred.
• Willingness to learn, move between departments, and take on new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assembly, warehouse, and production support.
• Material handling and parts delivery throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Support machine operations (loading/unloading).
• Mix cement-based slurries used in production.
• Palletize, wrap, and prepare materials for shipment.
• Provide general labor support across departments as needed.

Skills

Material handling

Willingness to learn

Move between departments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

TOPS Staffing is seeking a General Laborer for a direct hire opportunity with a union fabrication shop. This hands-on role supports multiple areas of the shop, including assembly, warehouse support, material handling, painting, machine operation, and general labor tasks.

Daylight shift runs 6:30am to 3pm, Monday–Friday, with a starting pay of $23.66 per hour from day one. This position offers the chance to learn across departments and advance to more skilled roles over time.