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What is a shop hand laborer?

Shop Hand Laborers are entry-level workers who assist with general tasks in a workshop or industrial setting. Their duties often include cleaning, organizing materials, moving equipment, and supporting skilled tradespeople. Shop Hand Laborers play a vital role in ensuring the shop operates smoothly by maintaining a clean and safe environment. They may also help with inventory management and basic machine maintenance, gaining exposure to various aspects of the industry.

What does a shop hand laborer do?

As a Shop Hand Laborer, your day-to-day tasks often include cleaning and organizing the shop, assisting skilled tradespeople with equipment setup, moving and sorting materials, and maintaining tools and machinery. You may also be responsible for unloading deliveries and ensuring that work areas comply with safety standards. The role frequently involves collaborating with other team members to support ongoing projects and adapting to changing priorities throughout the day.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a shop hand laborer?

To thrive as a Shop Hand Laborer, you need basic mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and familiarity with hand and power tools, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks, and safety certifications such as OSHA training are commonly required. Strong work ethic, reliability, and effective teamwork are soft skills that distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure efficient operations, workplace safety, and contribute to a productive and collaborative shop environment.

What is the difference between Shop Hand Laborer vs Shop Assistant?

AspectShop Hand LaborerShop Assistant
CredentialsNone required, some experience preferredNone required, customer service skills beneficial
Work EnvironmentWorkshop, construction sites, manufacturing facilitiesRetail stores, service centers, workshops
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, manufacturing, automotiveRetail, automotive, service industries

The Shop Hand Laborer primarily performs manual labor tasks in workshops or construction sites, focusing on physical work and assisting skilled trades. In contrast, a Shop Assistant often handles customer interactions, sales, and administrative duties in retail or service environments. While both roles may require basic skills and physical effort, the Shop Hand Laborer is more hands-on with physical tasks, whereas the Shop Assistant emphasizes customer service and support functions.

What cities in Colorado are hiring for Shop Hand Laborer jobs?

Cities in Colorado with the most Shop Hand Laborer job openings:

Shop Hand Laborer jobs near you

Ratts- Laborer Renewables (Non driver)

Aurora, CO • On-site

PRIMORIS USA
Construction • 10K+ employees
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$16.25 - $20.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Primoris Services rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Practice safety rules.
  • Follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Safe use of hand & power tools.
  • Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
  • Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
  • Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
  • Must work well as part of a team.
  • Measure distance from grade stakes
  • Drive stakes
  • Stretch tight line
  • Grade stacks from lumber for reuse
  • Level earth to fine grade specifications with shovel to assist in pipe laying, and preparing sub grades and other excavations
  • Direct other laborers in dumping concrete into forms
  • Erect shoring and braces and paints pipe joints with sealing compound
  • Assist in setting pumps and setting well-points
  • May assist heavy construction equipment operator in aligning and moving equipment suck as cranes, power shovels and backhoes, verifying grades and signaling operators to adjust machines to conform to grade specifications.
  • Directs truck drivers and scraper operators to dumping positions to maintain grades as directed by Grading Foreman or Dumping Foreman.
  • Work in a concrete paving crew, adding to or removing concrete from in front of concrete finishing machines so that correct grade will be met
  • Occasionally use small power tools
  • May work as lead man in a labor crew
  • Will usually exercise considerable independent judgement to plan work of a routine nature; accepts responsibility for several phases and expedites that work without having to be told or be explained the procedure for performing duties
  • Other related duties as required.
  • Must comply with company's drug and alcohol abuse policy.
  • Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
  • Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
  • Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
  • Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
  • Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

Work Location
  • Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.

Mobility Barriers
  • Uneven ground
  • Obstructed pathways
  • Work at low/high elevations
  • Confined workspaces

Environmental Conditions
  • Predominantly outdoor work
  • Exposure to:
    • Extreme heat or cold
    • Humidity, rain, and other weather conditions
    • Loud noise from tools and machinery
    • Potential chemical exposure

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Some industrial/construction/ general labor experience.
  • Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
  • New Hire Orientation Quiz
  • Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
  • Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
  • Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).

Company Overview:
Primoris Services Corporation is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Built on a foundation of trust, we deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance services that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities. To learn more, visit www.prim.com and follow us on social media at @PrimorisServicesCorporation.
Benefits:
  • 401k w/employer match
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans
  • Paid time off
  • Stock purchase plan

EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement:
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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