Responsibilities
- Operate machinery in shop to move, cut and bend reinforcing steel bars
- Shearing machine to cut reinforcing steel bars to specific lengths
- Bender machines, both manual and computerized
- Overhead crane to move and select material to be fabricated or shipped
- Load and unload materials from trucks
- Tying rebar bundles together with wire for shipping
- Ensuring shop cleanliness and maintaining work areas
- Assist other employees with machinery and tasks as assigned
- General labour duties as required
Requirements
Must have own transportation, no public transportation availableEntry level position – full training provided on machinery used in shopAbility to read / communicate in English at an intermediate levelAttention to detail and strong math skills requiredKnowledge of basic measurements and how to read a tape measureAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentSome heavy lifting up to 50lbs may be requiredAbility to stand for extended periods of timeMajority of work is inside, some outside workWorking conditions may be noisy / dusty, hot / coldConstruction, manufacturing plant or rebar tying experience will be considered assetsOvertime may be requiredShift work may be requiredAs a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Allstar Rebar Nova Scotia Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package, including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.
Hourly wage for this position starts between $21.48- $26.25 based on experience