What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at Canam?
Company Description
Canam Bridges designs, manufactures and installs steel bridges for major infrastructure contractors across North America. Canam Bridges is a member of Canam Group, which has over 5,100 employees and operates 22 plants in North America, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines.
Job Description
Laborers are assigned to various production related tasks to include drilling, cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, fitting, assembly, cleaning, scrap removal, tacking, burning, and moving material. Laborers can learn the basics of specific jobs and operate basic machinery and tools following proper training.
Essential Functions
- Able to operate magnetic drills.
- Torque bolts.
- Grinding steel products using various sized grinders.
- Operate cutting and heating torches.
- Layout, position, align, and fit together the fabricated parts of structural components according to shop drawing or prints and layout specifications.
- Tack welding.
- Unloading of raw materials and loading of finished steel products with the use of a forklift (requires completion of proper training and certification).
- Perform trash and scrap removal; general cleaning and housekeeping in the shop as directed; run errands and perform in-house deliveries as necessary.
- Handling, moving and turning of production materials with overhead cranes.
- Able to stud weld and operate a stud welding machine.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision and as a team member.
- Ability to read and speak English.
- High school graduate or GED (preferred).
- Experience in structural steel operations (preferred).
Additional Information
Physical Demands
The ability to stand continuously is essential, with occasional walking and sitting. Repetitive motions of the hands, arms and upper body are frequently required. The nature of the position will require the employee to perform/maintain occasional awkward body positions including kneeling, bending and reaching. The range of physical activities includes pushing and pulling, operating mechanically assisted materials handling equipment, lifting and carrying heavy objects (60-100lb) climbing and crouching. Vision requirements include, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Work Environment
The employee works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions; is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock; is occasionally exposed to risk of flash burn of eyes and exposed skin; the noise level of the work environment is usually very loud.
Remuneration
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.
Canam is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
