OVERVIEW
Our client, a family-owned business, has built a reputation for providing innovative, high-quality services across the industrial, mining, and rail industries. Their team focuses on delivering practical turnkey solutions that support both immediate operational needs and long-term success for their customers and communities.
The Lead Labourer supports daily shop operations while providing day-to-day direction and guidance to labourers and shop personnel. This position remains hands-on, assisting with material handling, fabrication support, shop maintenance, and general labour tasks, while helping coordinate workflow, prioritize tasks, and maintain productivity and safety standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Lead by example while remaining actively involved in shop labour activities.
· Assist with coordinating daily work assignments and priorities for labourers.
· Support drilling, fabrication preparation, material handling, and general shop operations.
· Ensure materials, equipment, and tools are available and organized for production activities.
· Provide training and mentorship to new or less experienced employees.
· Monitor work quality and ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
· Communicate production issues, equipment concerns, and safety matters to supervisors.
· Assist tradespeople and shop personnel with production and repair activities.
· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
· Participate in safety meetings and promote safe work practices throughout the shop.
REQUIREMENTS
· Previous experience in industrial, shop, manufacturing, rail, construction, or mining environments.
· Demonstrated leadership, crew lead, or supervisory experience.
· Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment.
· Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and coordinate labour activities.
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
· Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
· Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
· Experience training or mentoring employees is considered an asset.
OUR CLIENT OFFERS
- Competitive hourly wage
- Opportunity to gain hands-on mechanical and industrial experience
- On-the-job training and skill development
- Opportunity to develop leadership and supervisory experience.
- Increased responsibility and involvement in shop operations.
- Stable employment with a reputable company
- Supportive team environment
ABOUT CALSTONE SEARCH
Calstone Search is the permanent search division of Workforce Inc., supporting companies with their recruitment needs with a core focus on talent in the natural resources and heavy industries.
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Pay: $26.00-$29.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- industrial labour: 3 years (required)
- Forklift: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Location:
- Greater Sudbury, ON (required)
Work Location: In person
