About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: Construct clay models and moulds for use in casting concrete products. Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions. Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size and type of goods produced. Set up and operate automatic machines that mix ingredients, extrude tempered clay mixture and cut extruded clay into sections. Set up, adjust and operate single-function machines to mix, drill, grind and cut concrete to specifications. Build and repair wooden frames used to mould concrete products. Check products for quality control. Move products using forklift, crane or hydraulic hoist. Operate machines to grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks, slabs or other stone products to specific shape or design and to produce a smooth finish. Perform ongoing machine adjustments. Position reinforcing rods or wire mesh in moulds. Prepare and mix slip. Fill moulds with concrete. Read blueprint, schemas and drawings. Operate machines to drill holes in blocks or slabs of stone according to specifications. Operate vibrating tables to settle concrete. Tamp concrete using electric vibrator. Remove castings from moulds. Finish surfaces of castings using screed or trowel. Cut cured concrete pipe sections with saw or chisel and cement sections together to form odd-shaped fittings. Make minor adjustments and repairs. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Tools. Safety equipment/gear. Safety glasses/goggles. Gloves. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Ear plugs. Personal suitability: Accurate. Excellent oral communication. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Pension plan. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.). Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.). Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities . Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities . Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities. Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities . Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentor