Precast Concrete Labourer – Manufacturing Career Path

Anchor Group; Kingston; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Health & dental coverage

RRSP matching

Professional growth and cross-training

Team-oriented environment

On-site parking

Job summary

Anchor Concrete Products Limited in Kingston, Ontario is hiring a Precast Labourer to support concrete production from mold setup to finishing. You will work in a fast-paced plant, ensuring accuracy, safety, and teamwork while contributing to quality outcomes.

Role requires physical stamina and commitment to safety, with wage progression from ML4 to ML3 based on performance and reliability. Kingston location offers on-site parking and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma preferred.
• Experience in construction or manufacturing is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks.
• Familiar with using hand and power tools; safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare molds and forms for concrete pours.
• Assemble and place reinforcement, inserts, and hardware as specified in drawings.
• Pour, strip, patch, and finish concrete products to quality standards.
• Mark products with job details and specifications.
• Conduct quality inspections before and after pours.
• Maintain steady productivity while minimizing scrap and rework.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read & interpret drawings

Teamwork

Tool use (hand/power)

Reading drawings

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

Crane certification

Forklift certification

Job description

Company:Anchor Concrete Products Limited

Location:Kingston, Ontario

Job Type:Full-Time

About Us

Anchor Concrete Products Limited is a well-established manufacturer of high-performance precast concrete solutions, proudly serving Eastern Ontario for over five decades. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and reliability, Anchor produces critical infrastructure components used in bridges, highways, utilities, and municipal projects.

At Anchor, our employees are known as dependable, steady, and committed to quality. We operate with clear expectations, structured processes, and a strong safety culture. We value efficiency, accountability, and teamwork, believing that well-organized and efficient production creates stability, for our operations and for our people. We reward performance and provide meaningful opportunities for growth within Manufacturing.

Wage Progression

At Anchor, all new Precast Laborer hires begin at Manufacturing Level 4 (ML4) – $22.50/hour during their probationary period (0–3 months).

Upon successful completion of probation and demonstrated performance, reliability, productivity, and safety compliance, employees advance to Manufacturing Level 3 (ML3) – $24.00/hour, which includes a wage increase.

Advancement is performance-based and reflects attendance, skill development, contribution to team productivity, and alignment with Anchor’s standards of safety and efficiency.

Job Overview

The Precast Labourer plays a vital role in the daily manufacturing of precast concrete products. From mold preparation to final finishing, you will contribute to multiple stages of the production process within a fast-paced industrial environment.

This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and efficient production practices.

Key Responsibilities

Concrete Manufacturing & Production

• Set up and prepare molds and forms for concrete pours
• Assemble and place reinforcement, inserts, and hardware as specified in drawings
• Pour, strip, patch, and finish concrete products according to quality standards
• Mark products accurately with job details and specifications
• Conduct quality inspections before and after pours
• Maintain steady productivity while minimizing scrap and rework

Equipment Operation & Safety

• Safely operate tools and equipment, including overhead cranes and forklifts (if certified)
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Identify and report hazards or equipment concerns immediately
• Follow all company and industry safety standards and procedures

Team Collaboration & Efficiency

• Work efficiently with your assigned team to meet daily production targets
• Communicate clearly with team leads and coworkers
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, and operational efficiency

Skills & Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma preferred
• Experience in construction or manufacturing is an asset
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand and power tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks
• Strong attendance record and team-oriented mindset
• Crane or forklift certification is an asset, but not required.

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding work in a dusty, noisy, fast-paced plant environment
• Regular standing, bending, lifting, and tool use throughout the day
• Exposure to hot summer and cold winter conditions

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with a departmental goal-based incentive
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage
• Company-matched RRSP program to support your long-term financial goals
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-training within departments
• Supportive, team-oriented environment that values initiative and collaboration
• Stable, well-established company with a strong industry reputation
• Convenient Kingston location with on-site parking
• Be part of a company that values quality, innovation, and customer service