Operator Jobs in Richmond, BC

Job Title: Overhead Crane Operator – Industrial Steel ShopJob Description

This role focuses on operating indoor and outdoor overhead cranes to move structural steel beams and parts, supporting welders, fabricators, and CNC machine operators in a busy industrial steel manufacturing environment. You will handle materials, assist with basic shop tasks, and contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient production flow while cross-training across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Operate indoor and outdoor overhead cranes to pull structural steel beams for shipment.
• Use overhead cranes to pull parts for welders, fabricators, and CNC machine operators.
• Pick, stage, and lay out parts and materials for fabricators and welders according to production requirements.
• Cross-train in multiple departments to support changing production needs and operational priorities.
• Assist with cleaning and preparing steel surfaces using sanding pads and grinders under the direction of shop personnel.
• Use grinders to assist welder/fabricators with finishing and preparation work in the shop.
• Perform basic bolt-on assemblies as directed by supervisors or lead personnel.
• Sort, organize, and count bolts, fasteners, and other hardware to maintain accurate inventory and efficient workflow.
• Follow all safety procedures and actively contribute to a safe working environment.
• Perform general shop duties including sweeping debris, picking up garbage, rolling up hoses, cords, and cables, and other housekeeping tasks.
• Carry out additional shop duties as assigned to support overall operations and cleanliness.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience working in an industrial or manufacturing shop environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating overhead cranes in a production or industrial setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Strong material handling skills, including moving and staging steel and related components.
• Hands-on experience with general labor tasks in a shop or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and safe use of hand tools and power tools such as grinders and sanding equipment.
• Ability to follow directions accurately and work cooperatively with welders, fabricators, machine operators, and other team members.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate work, report issues, and support a collaborative team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in an industrial structural steel shop or similar heavy manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to grinding, priming steel, and surface preparation tasks.
• First Aid Level 1 certification is an asset.
• Comfort working with overhead cranes and forklifts in an indoor and outdoor setting.
• Attention to detail when sorting, organizing, and counting hardware such as bolts and fasteners.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and willingness to adhere to all shop safety procedures.
• Interest in developing skills in fabrication or welding and growing into a trade role over time.

Why Work Here?

You will join a consistently busy industrial structural steel shop that offers steady work on both large and small projects, creating long-term stability and variety in your day-to-day tasks. Once you become permanent, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package, including extended medical, vision, dental, orthodontics, and an RRSP matching program, with benefits paid by the company. The organization supports your growth by promoting from within and providing opportunities to move up in the shop or transition into trades such as fabrication or welding. You receive an annual boot allowance and company-covered PPE, along with a casual dress environment, company events, an employee assistance program, and on-site parking, all designed to support your well-being, development, and work-life balance.

Work Environment

This position is based in an industrial steel manufacturing facility that operates both indoor and outdoor overhead cranes. The role is on the afternoon (second) shift, running Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM. You will work in a busy structural steel shop handling large and small projects, using hand tools, power tools, grinders, and material handling equipment in a production setting. The environment emphasizes safety, with PPE provided, and offers a casual dress code suitable for industrial shop work. The facility includes on-site parking and supports a collaborative, hands-on team atmosphere focused on maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Delta, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Delta,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.