Labourer

OSCO Construction Group; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Fredericton is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in the steel fabrication process. This role involves loading steel beams, securing loads, and using overhead cranes in a fast-paced outdoor environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma, ability to work outdoors in all weather, and preferably some experience in warehouse settings. The position offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, overtime pay, and wellness programming.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Overtime pay

Employee sport team sponsorships

Qualifications

• Completion of high school education is required.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours and work outdoors.
• Must have own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in paint shop with steel beams for painters.
• Load steel beams onto flatbed trucks.
• Use overhead cranes for lifting.

Skills

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

Experience in warehouse or shipping

Understanding of structural steel fabrication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

About Ocean Steel

Incorporated in 1955, Ocean Steel services several markets, including Atlantic Canada, the Eastern United States, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Although they specialize in fabricating and erecting structural steel for buildings and bridges, they also manufacture and install platework, such as breechings, stacks, ducts, penstocks, process & storage tanks and custom process‑equipment. Ocean Steel’s two New Brunswick plants include the original location in Saint John, as well as the York Steel Plant in Fredericton, which was acquired by Ocean Steel in 1995.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance in paint shop by setting‑up and removing steel beams for painters
• Loading steel beams onto flatbed trucks in yard
• Using proper strapping techniques to secure load
• Assisting with taping areas
• Using overhead cranes
• Snow Removal in winter months

Requirements

• Completion of high school
• Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours and work outside in all weather conditions
• Able to work night shifts
• Previous experience in a warehouse or shipping/receiving is an asset
• Own transportation
• Previous experience in structural steel fabrication shop considered an asset

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. offers a comprehensive compensation package beginning after completing forty‑five (45) working shifts, including seniority with Shopmen’s Local Unit No.809, overtime hours worked paid at time & a half; double time on weekends, health and dental coverage, life insurance and RRSP options. Additionally, we offer health and wellness programming, years of service rewards 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.