Job Description

Job Category: Manufacturing
Degree Level: Some College
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About Us
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, and the New England region of the United States. 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 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

• Batching concrete using a computerized batching system
• Managing on hand inventory to meet daily production requirements (cement/aggregates/admixtures)
• Receiving and entering delivery slips for cementitious materials, aggregates, and admixtures
• Daily cleaning, inspecting, and maintenance of the batching system and surrounding areas
• Maintaining a healthy environment with respect to cleanliness, production, and safety
• Clean out mixer at the end of each batch
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Ability to do manual work such as digging trenches and lifting more than 50lbs
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Comfortable with technology such as computers
• Ability to read and write
• Familiarity with hand tools such as drills, air chisels, etc.
• Must be able to work with changing schedules and irregular hours when required
• Previous labour experience within a concrete industry is an asset

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon 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.
About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded 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 construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

Skills Required