General Labourer

About PreCon

With a solid history dating back to 1958, PreCon Precast Limited (now a member of the OSCO Construction Group) is known as a leading provider of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions with our manufacturing plant in Woodstock ON and office in Mississauga, ON. Across Ontario, you will find PreCon precast products and systems used in a variety of construction segments. Our value creation is cultivated by our workforce; a strong team built of Technical Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Production and Field Services. We pride ourselves in being leaders in precast concrete innovation, building more energy efficient, sustainable, and safe structures.

Job Summary

Working as part of a team, this position is responsible for performing general labourer duties in a precast concrete manufacturing facility. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be able to work in a safe manner and comply with all safety policies and procedures while maintaining a clean and hazard free workspace.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management to complete work in a safe, efficient, and timely manner, with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to read and write in English and understand basic mathematics and measurements.
• Safely operate power tools and equipment related to job/task.
• Visually inspects all equipment, personal protection equipment for faulty equipment, worn out parts, and immediately reports his findings to Lead Hand or Supervisor.
• Placement of standard materials related to product, such as: insulation, erection hooks, etc.
• Mix, pour, rake, shovel, vibrate and finish concrete.
• Tie reinforcing, such as rebar to rebar, rebar to mesh, mesh to mesh, under specific direction.
• Nailing and fastening wooden forms under specific direction.
• Perform other general labourer duties as assigned.

Education And/ Or Experience

• Completion of a high school diploma is an asset.
• Previous labourer experience in the concrete and/or construction industry is an asset. 
• Certified crane or forklift training is an asset.
• Ability to use and read a tape measure is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings is an asset.
• Experience operating specialized concrete fabrication equipment is an asset.
• Experience operating overhead crane and/or forklift is an asset.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job you are regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, lift, climb, push-pull, kneel, crouch, twist, bend, and stoop.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs frequently.

Work Environment

• May require working in hot (32C) and cold (-25C) temperatures.
• May require walking on terrain that may be uneven, muddy, and slippery.
• Exposure to dust, cement powder, water mist or vapor.

Hours Of Work

• 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday. Working hours are subject to change based on business needs.
• Must be available to work weekends as required by the business needs.
• Must have a willingness to work overtime as required.

This posting is intended to build a talent pool for future opportunities. There may not be an immediate opening at this time, but we will reach out to qualified applicants once a position is available. 

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, PreCon offers a comprehensive compensation package including seniority with Unifor union local 636 upon successful completion of probation, competitive wages, paid overtime and company benefits.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees. 

The OSCO Construction Group prides itself not just in embracing change, but in leading it. We drive this change by maintaining our vision to be fast, be global and be connected. All of our sectors are committed to: conducting business with integrity and fairness; continuous education & training of our employees; improving our processes; focusing on our customers’ needs; and, providing top quality products & services.