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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThe Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canadas leading natural resource manufacturers focused on products for the construction industry. Shaw Precast Solutions a division of The Shaw Group is known for our commitment to provide high quality concrete pipe and manhole products since 1945 and we take pride in our ability to customize highly specialized products.
We require individuals who are capable of physically demanding labour are safety conscious and comfortable in an industrial environment. We are interested in those who have a strong work ethic maintain a positive attitude and are strong team player.
Qualifications and responsibilities (includes but not limited to)
The successful candidate will be required to be a team player and to safely operate the MBK machine that makes reinforcement cages for pipe and manhole products. A strong work ethic positive attitude and flexibility with schedules are required to achieve operational goals including set productivity targets.
The successful candidates will also:
Work in a safety sensitive environment
Be able to read and understand construction drawings
Take pride in the quality of work including maintaining 5S shop requirements
Be a selfstarter reliable punctual and work with minimum supervision
Pay attention to detail and be organized
Be able to work efficiently within a team
Assist with the creation of the production schedules and be able to determine the best order for making the cages for all customers with minimal changeovers and disruptions to production teams
Complete the installation of spacer wheels on single cages
Safely operate the 2 tonne overhead travelling crane in the wire storage area to receive new deliveries and load coil and leg wire into the MBK machine
Learn and complete daily routine machine maintenance tasks and changeovers when required
Operate a forklift to take wires outside for storage when required
Be able to lift up to 50 lb
Other duties as required based on business needs
The hours of operation are per the collective agreement. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends is required based on the business needs. This is a position that requires regular and frequent overtime and requires the successful applicant to stay until the job is done.
The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canadas leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Brick Shaw Precast Solutions Shaw Resources Clayton Developments Limited MMH Prestige Homes Inc. VenRez Products Limited Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.
Full-Time