Journeyperson Carpenter

Overview

Lafarge Precast division is in search of an experienced Journeyperson Carpenter to join our team, the ideal candidate must be safety-conscious and quality-oriented. This is full-time employment at the Lafarge Precast Plant in Calgary.

Why join the Lafarge Precast team?

Come work in a safe and controlled environment, indoors!

These are long-term positions that will likely continue throughout the Fall and Winter.

Unionized environment

Monday – Friday schedules – no shift work!

Good OT potential

RRSP matching

Responsibilities

Inspect the formwork and rebar for quality and compliance.

Direct placement of concrete into forms and surfaces

Apply sealing components to cure surfaces

Complete Field Level Risk Assessments before beginning each task

Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete

Ability to read and interpret blueprints needed for concrete Precast forms.

Assist other carpenters with the assembly of the framework.

Prepare layouts of forms from drawings that are provided

Measure, cut, and assemble in accordance with the specifications provided.

Capable of using various power tools including hand saws and table saws.

Knowledge of different kinds of wood that would be appropriate to use depending on the size of form being built

Qualifications

High School Diploma

Trade registered in carpentry an asset

Specific Experience :

Concrete Form Setter experience

Experience working in a production line setting

CSTS-09 or and other safety certificates are considered assets

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.