Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Central Precast was established in 1956 and began manufacturing precast concrete products for the general construction industry. The product line and manufacturing facility grew to include landscape products, steps, and architectural panels and is a part of The Precast Group which is the largest precast concrete products producer in Eastern Ontario. The Precast Group has three manufacturing operations: Central Precast, M Con Products and Utility Structures Inc. Our mission is to meet the demands of our customers and employees, under a safe working environment, where service and quality are at the forefront. We have an immediate opening for a Concrete Finisher.
Overview
The primary responsibilities of this position are primarily working with concrete and reinforced steel for precast concrete structures. This is a demanding job that requires good physical condition and the ability to maintain a high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Collecting materials, assembling cages, setting up casts prior to pouring concrete
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Pouring concrete
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Raking, tamping, and leveling poured concrete
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Cleaning and oiling concrete molds
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Applying smooth finish to concrete, ready to receive paint
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Transporting raw materials throughout the plant manually
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Participating daily in the warehouse cleanliness and upkeep
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Checking finished precast for damage and defects
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Assisting and participating in concrete repairs
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Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Education Required:
Experience:
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Highly proficient in using hand/power tools and equipment to prepare and level concrete. Proven experience/expertise in the manual use of a trowel to produce high quality concrete surfaces
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Perform repetitive, physical labor for long periods of time in a dusty, dirty, wet and muddy environment. Maintain high levels of safety and be aware of their surroundings
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Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong work ethic
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Be able to work unsupervised and be self-motivated
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Effective communication/interpersonal skills. Strong team player with a positive attitude
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Able to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment. Willingness to work overtime and shifts when needed including Saturdays
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Maintain a professional attitude at all times, especially when handling stressful situations
Years of Experience
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1-2 years’ experience in construction or concrete industry
Compensation
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Wage: Starting at ~ $38.36–41.69/hr, based on experience (includes 8% vacation, benefits and pension, as per union contract)
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Permanent, full-time, Monday-Friday, 44 hours / week
Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots (own)
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Hard Hat (supplied)
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Safety Vest (supplied)
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Glasses (supplied)
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Gloves (supplied)
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Ear Plugs (supplied)
Benefits
- Group Medical Insurance benefits, including vision care benefits
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Pension Contributions
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Annual Bonus
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Employee Appreciation Lunches
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Working for an Industry leader in the Precast Concrete Products space
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Established, growing company with experienced leadership
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Permanent full-time role with comprehensive training and support
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Career progression, development, and job rotation opportunities
To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]
