A mechanical shop laborer provides operations assistance to mechanical specialists. In this career, you can work in many fields, such as industrial manufacturing and production, railway freight services, and vehicle maintenance. Your role is to provide physical assistance to mechanics and other specialists when servicing or repairing vehicles. You also perform routine maintenance duties, such as sanding and scrubbing equipment, operate forklifts to move components around the warehouse, production facility, or depot, and maintain cleanliness in the workshop.