General Labourer/Trades Helper

EASTERN WELDING

Pay: CA$17.60-CA$23.00 per hour (based on experience)

Job description: General Labourer/Trades Helper

Company:
Established in 1983 and located fifteen minutes from Cornwall, Eastern Welding is a reputable mechanical and structural contracting company serving Industrial and Structural clients across Eastern Ontario. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we specialize in delivering innovative mechanical/structural solutions for a wide range of installations.

Job Description:

Eastern Welding is seeking a dedicated and reliable General Labourer/Trades Helper to join our dynamic team in the structural steel and welding industry. The successful candidate will assist skilled tradespeople in the day-to-day operations of our welding and steel fabrication projects.

Responsibilities:

• Grouting of Structural items on construction worksites.
• Assist welders and steel fabricators with setup and preparation of materials for welding and construction projects.
• Handle, transport, and organize materials, tools, and equipment safely on-site.
• Perform general cleaning duties, including site cleanup, equipment maintenance, and waste disposal.
• Assist with measuring, cutting, and prepping steel and other materials for welding.
• Work in adherence to company safe work practices and applicable legislation.
• Support in assembling and disassembling scaffolding, rigs, and other temporary structures.
• Perform any other general labor tasks as required to support the team.
• Operate power tools/hand tools such as grinders, saws, etc.
• Operate heavy equipment and machinery such as scissor lift, forklift, zoom boom, etc.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in construction or manufacturing environments is an asset.
• Previous experience in operating heavy equipment.
• Previous experience in hoisting, rigging.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and work in physically demanding conditions.
• Basic knowledge of construction tools and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• Valid drivers license.

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Full-Time
• Weekends possible

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with minimum three years of experience in a construction, plant or farm setting
• Construction experience in civil, carpentry, structural or mechanical an asset.
• Hoisting, rigging experience (preferred)
• WHMIS 2015

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person, jobsites, fabrication plant