Carpenter
- Saint John, NB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Us
JOB DESCRIPTION
Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its 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.
In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.
Responsibilities
About OSCO
The OSCO Construction Group was founded in 1955, with the creation of Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd., 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its 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.
In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.
Responsibilities
- Read blueprints
- Lift and move materials for construction
- Build forms for precast concrete products
- Keeping work area clean of debris
- Other tasks as needed
- Previous experience using saws, measuring tapes, power tools, and basic hand tools.
- Exposure to blueprint reading (willing to train)
- 1st Block in Carpentry or one year relevant experience
About OSCO
The OSCO Construction Group was founded in 1955, with the creation of Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd., 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.
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Responsibilities
The role involves reading blueprints to build forms for precast concrete products. Additionally, the carpenter is responsible for moving construction materials and maintaining a clean work area.
Requirements
Candidates must have experience with basic hand and power tools, saws, and measuring tapes. A first-block certification in carpentry or one year of relevant experience is required.
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Form building
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Measuring tapes
- Saws
- Precast concrete construction
Benefits
- Health coverage
- 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
- Construction
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Carpentry
- Precast Concrete
- Pre-stressed Concrete
- Blueprints
- Formwork
- Power Tools
- Hand Tools
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Structural Concrete