General Fabrication Labourer

Job Description:

Campbell’s Concrete Ltd.

General Fabrication Laborer

Reports To: Shop-Floor Foreman

Summary
The General Assembly/Fabrication Laborer will be required to perform tasks involving physical labor at a precast production plant, and will be required to operate a variety of hand and power tools, including forklift operation. Responsibilities will include the assembly of products using bolts, screws, clips, soldering tools, and assorted fasteners. You will also be responsible for the efficient production of products according to established procedures, following all safety protocols and workplace policies.

Core Competencies
Customer Focus

Communication

Energy & Stress

Team Work

Quality Orientation

Problem Solving

Accountability and Dependability

Operating Equipment  Ethics and Integrity

Job Duties
Bolt, screw, clip, weld, solder or otherwise fasten parts and components together using hand and power tools and equipment

Position and install parts, subassemblies and accessories using hand and power tools and other aids like overhead hoists

Clean and perform preparation of work-site.

Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.

Lubricate, clean, maintain and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.

Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces using abrasive tools or machines.

Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.

Requirements
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Post-Secondary diploma in a related field preferred

Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures

Knowledge of First Aid and CPR preferred

Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner

Effective verbal and listening communications skills

Time management skills

Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams

Critical eye for identifying defects

Commitment to quality and safety

Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current.

Respect diversity – treat others with respect.

Avoid unnecessary conflict.

Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various assembly processes

Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.  Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor.

Work Conditions
Job requires ability to work with a variety of hand and power tools.

Ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 80 lbs for 50 feet is required.

Use of Personal Protection Equipment will be required (e.g. hard-hat, safety boots, etc.)  Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in conditions that include heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint or throw an object.  Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.

Noise level is generally loud.

Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.

Excellent stamina is required.

Hazards associated with the industry.