Shop Labourer

Build your skills. Learn the trade. Start somewhere with room to grow.

At Boundary Equipment, some of our best opportunities begin on the shop floor.

We are looking for a Shop Labourer to join our Edmonton team and support the repair and rebuild of large, high-value mining components.

Working alongside experienced Welders and skilled tradespeople, you’ll gain hands-on experience with component preparation, grinding, cleaning, disassembly, material handling, finishing, and other stages of the rebuild process.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is mechanically inclined, enjoys hands-on work, and wants to build a career in the skilled trades. No welding experience is required. For the right person, this role can provide valuable experience toward future opportunities such as a Welding Apprenticeship with Boundary.

Why Boundary?

Since 1978, Boundary has built a reputation for reliable mining components, practical engineering, and rebuilds that perform in the field.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside and learn from experienced Welders and tradespeople.
• Gain experience with large mining and industrial components.
• Develop practical skills using industrial tools and equipment.
• Learn the repair and rebuild process from the ground up.
• Build experience that can support future growth into the skilled trades.

What You’ll Do

• Support Welders and other tradespeople throughout the repair and rebuild process.
• Clean and pressure-wash parts and components.
• Prepare components for repair through grinding, cleaning, scraping, and surface preparation.
• Assist with component disassembly and assembly.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, grinders, and other shop equipment.
• Move, stage, load, and organize parts, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with painting and finishing completed components.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Perform additional shop and material-handling duties as required.

What You Bring

• A genuine interest in welding, fabrication, heavy equipment, manufacturing, or the skilled trades.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools.
• A dependable work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and established work practices.
• Previous shop, manufacturing, construction, automotive, agricultural, mechanical, or industrial experience is an asset, but not required.
• Experience with grinders, hand tools, power tools, forklifts, or overhead cranes is an asset.
• Interest in pursuing a future Welding Apprenticeship is an asset.

Safety & Working Conditions

This is a hands-on industrial shop position involving grinding, cleaning, pressure washing, painting, material handling, and component preparation. You’ll be expected to wear required PPE, work safely around industrial equipment, identify hazards, and contribute to a clean and organized shop.

The role requires standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Overtime may be available or required.

Start Here. Build What’s Next.

You don’t need to know everything when you arrive. We’re looking for someone who shows up, works hard, wants to learn, and takes pride in doing the job right.

If you’re mechanically inclined and interested in building a future in the skilled trades, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and start building your career with Boundary Equipment.