Carpenter
- Bedford, NS, Canada
Starting hourly wage for this position is $24.70 and increases based on your experience. · Full-time
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- Pay
- Starting hourly wage for this position is $24.70 and increases based on your experience.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Strescon
JOB DESCRIPTION
Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. The primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces, the New England region of the United States, and Bermuda. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products, including, bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. In Bedford, Nova Scotia.
Strescon is currently seeking a Carpenter to work alongside our carpentry team in the Precast plant.
Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. The primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces, the New England region of the United States, and Bermuda. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products, including, bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. In Bedford, Nova Scotia.
Strescon is currently seeking a Carpenter to work alongside our carpentry team in the Precast plant.
Responsibilities
- Construction of form work
- Measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join wooden materials
- Work with resin, fiberglass, and body fill
- Sanding
- Other responsibilities as required
- Own transportation, public transportation does not match up with our shift start times
- Previous experience working in a carpentry role
- Education in a recognized Carpentry program is preferred
- Ability to speak and comprehend basic English
- Knowledge of basic tools and their uses
- An aptitude for reading blueprints
- Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, division, & multiplication)
- Knowledge of basic measurements and how to read a measuring tape
- Willing to follow company safety protocols
- Excellent attendance and a positive attitude
- Must be a team player, self-motivated, and able to work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced environment
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Carpenter will be responsible for the construction of form work and the measurement, cutting, shaping, assembling, and joining of wooden materials. Additional tasks may include working with resin, fiberglass, body fill, and sanding.
Requirements
Candidates should have their own transportation and previous experience in a carpentry role is preferred. A recognized Carpentry program education is also preferred, along with basic English comprehension and mathematical skills.
Skills
- Carpentry
- Construction
- Blueprint Reading
- Mathematical Skills
- Teamwork
- Safety Protocols
- Woodworking
- Measuring
- Sanding
- Resin Work
- Fiberglass Work
- Body Fill Work
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- RRSP Options
- Health and Wellness Programming
- Years of Service Rewards
- Employee Sport Team Sponsorships
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Carpentry
- Construction
- Precast Concrete
- Woodworking
- Blueprints
- Mathematics
- Safety Protocols
- Fiberglass
- Resin
- Body Fill
- Sanding
- Teamwork
- Measuring Tape
- Attendance
- Positive Attitude
- Fast-Paced Environment