Workshop Assistant / Shop Hand

MakerLabs is seeking a workshop assistant to join our team. In this role, you will be working directly with senior management assisting with various tasks including email correspondence, cleaning, organizing, and assisting in skilled labour.

The ideal candidate would bring their own experience to the team while growing and strengthening the overall vision of MakerLabs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a neat and organized work area

  • Assist in email correspondence and administrative tasks

  • Operate power tools under the direction of skilled workers

  • Move materials and equipment around the shop

  • Assist skilled workers with their duties

  • Follow safety guidelines and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 8 hour shifts, 3 to 5 days per week.

  • 12pm to Midnight availability, hours and days of work may change on a weekly basis. Schedules will be confirmed at least a week in advance.

  • Ability to identify various different types of wood species, wood composites, and plastics

  • Basic knowledge of hand and power tools

  • Able to lift 50 lbs

  • Computer literate, can adapt to new software systems quickly

  • Minimum typing speed of 40wpm

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

  • Must be self-motivated, a fast learner who takes initiative

  • Possess a constant desire to learn, improve, and optimize everything

  • Strong sense of situational awareness

  • Strong organization skills with attention to detail

Employment Benefits

  • Staff receive 24 hour membership

  • All 101 orientations free

  • Select paid orientations and one-on-one tool training

  • Option for medical / dental benefits after 3 months

Job Type: Part-time or Full Time, Permanent
Starting Wage: $20/hour

To apply, please email resumes to: hello@makerlabs.com. Please include a brief introduction of yourself, explaining why you’d like to work for MakerLabs. Please also include an SVG file with your name centered in a circle. We would like to thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.