Labourer

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

Job summary

A construction and steel fabrication company in New Brunswick is seeking a Steel Shop Helper. The role involves assisting in various shop operations, including reading blueprints and supporting the shipping and receiving team. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to advance to roles such as Welder or Fitter. The position requires completion of high school and prior experience is considered an asset. A comprehensive compensation package is provided after a specified period.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP options

Health and wellness programming

Years of service rewards

Employee sport team sponsorships

Qualifications

• Completion of high school.
• Previous experience in structural steel fabrication shop is an asset.
• Willingness to train for Welder, Fitter, and Machine Operator positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the steel shop operations.
• Read blueprints and gather parts.
• Support team in shipping and receiving.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Operate overhead cranes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Overhead crane operation

Team collaboration

Education

High school completion

Job description

About Us

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• All around help in the steel shop
• Read blueprints and gather parts for Steel Fitters
• Assist team in shipping and receiving yard
• General cleanup to maintain safe work environment
• Use of overhead cranes

Requirements

• Completion of high school
• Previous experience in structural steel fabrication shop considered an asset
• Successful helpers will have an opportunity to advance and to apply and train for Welder, Fitter and Machine Operator positions

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 Shopman’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 OSCO Construction Group was founded in 1955, with the creation of Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd., 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.