Carpenter/Formsetter

Socket.dev; Innisfil; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NAC Constructors Ltd. in Innisfil, Ontario, is seeking a Carpenter/Formsetter for the Lakeshore Wastewater Treatment Plant project. You will build and install wooden and advanced formwork, align forms to grade, and pour concrete structures under supervision.

Requires 3–5 years of formwork experience and familiarity with systems such as Doka, Logo, Aluma, PERI or EFCO. Safety-conscious and capable of handling materials on site.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with formwork in heavy construction
• Experience with advanced formwork systems (Doka, Logo, Aluma, PERI, EFCO)
• Experience pouring concrete walls up to 8 meters high
• Experience with shoring at 5 meters high
• Experience with water stop installation and dewatering
• Residential basement formwork experience is an asset
• Concrete pouring and flat finishing experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Build, layout and execute wooden forms and advanced formwork systems according to specifications
• Ensure forms are on grade to meet project specifications
• Use levels and tapes to set forms to grade with minimal supervision
• Construct and dismantle scaffolding as needed
• Handle and transport materials to the work area
• Maintain tools safely and respond to supervisor directions

Tools

Doka

Logo

Aluma

PERI

EFCO

Job description

North America Construction (1993) Ltd. – NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) is well known for our expertise in water and wastewater construction across Canada. Our self-performing team of almost 500 skilled professionals and experts in trades and engineering, comprehensively handles projects, from conceptualization to delivery. We also have extensive experience in fields such as civil, structural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work. At NAC, our priority is to maintain the highest level of quality and safety. The depth of our resources is evident in the variety of projects we construct; from water filtration to wastewater treatment; dams to ethanol; we build it all….and more!

NAC is currently seeking a Carpenter/Formsetter, initially based at our Lakeshore Wastewater Treatment Plant project in Innisfil, ON.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Civil Superintendent, the Carpenter/Formsetter is responsible for building, restoring and/or installing of structural formwork from wood or metal forms for the construction of concrete structures. This position requires knowledge of the heavy construction industry. Specifically the practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control and safety associated with this industry. You must be proficient at the following tasks: building wood and advanced formwork systems and pouring and placing concrete.

Job Description:

• Build, layout and execute wooden forms and advanced formwork systems as required, according to specifications with the ability to make calculations depending on grades
• Ensure forms are properly designed and on grade to meet construction specifications for the project
• Use of levels and measuring tapes in the use of setting forms to grade with minimal supervision
• Construct chutes, forms and align form panels for pouring concrete
• Fill form with concrete material, compact with tamper/compactor to required grade
• Observe and comply with all health and safety regulations and ensures any apprentices under your direction comply
• Work with and maintain all tools in a safe manner
• Respect and respond to direction given
• Construct and/or assemble and dismantle scaffolding as needed
• Handle and transport job materials to the work area as needed
• Perform other related duties, including minor duties of other trades where certification is not required and the work does not exceed own limitations

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience working with various types of formwork in heavy construction
• Must have experience with advanced formwork systems (Doka, Logo, Aluma, PERI, EFCO and/or stick form systems)
• Experience pouring concrete walls up to 8 meters high
• Experience with shoring at 5 meters high
• Experience with water stop installation and dewatering.
• Residential basement formwork experience is an asset
• Concrete pouring experience and flat concrete finishing experience is an asset
• Knowledge of safe operation of tools
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner