Shop Laborer - 23+hr

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

Job Description

General Laborer - Fabrication Shop - Daylight

TOPS Staffing is hiring a General Laborer for a direct hire opportunity with a union fabrication shop. All of these positions offer the opportunity to progress into more skilled roles within the organization as you gain experience, offering an increase in pay and responsibility. Currently hiring for both our daylight and afternoon shifts!

Shift & Schedule

Daylight shift: 6:30am to 3pm

Monday-Friday work schedule

Pay

$23.66hour (direct hire from day one)

Job Overview

This is a hands-on, helper-style role supporting multiple areas of a fabrication shop. You’ll assist wherever needed, including assembly, warehouse support, material handling, painting, machine operation, and general labor tasks. Duties may change daily, making this a great fit for someone flexible and eager to learn.

Key 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

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

Physical & Work Environment

• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, kneeling, crawling, and climbing as needed
• Working inside large tanks or confined spaces
• Comfortable working in a non-tempered industrial building

This is a strong opportunity to get your foot in the door with a union shop, gain experience across multiple departments, and bid into higher-paying roles over time.