Pipe Plant Summer Student

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Overview
Plant summer students are responsible for aiding in all areas of the concrete pipe plant. They prepare areas and forms for daily work, set up cages to be poured and finish concrete pipe and manholes. They participate in housekeeping and other various tasks throughout the plant. A high level of safety practices must be followed at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Complete Field Level Risk Assessments before beginning each job
• Keep equipment maintained and clean
• Follow all confined space and safe work procedures
• Receive oral instructions to determine work assignments
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Assist machine operators, crane operators, welders, and other workers
• Contribute to maintaining high-quality standards in the production of pipes, essential for internal projects and operations
• Remove, clean & prepare pallets and headers for daily production
• Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete
• Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment
• Assist in the fabrication, shaping, and finishing of concrete pipes within the facility, ensuring proper alignment and smooth surfaces
• Clean and remove excess concrete debris from pipe molds and other equipment
• Learn to operate cranes, forklifts and other equipment as necessary

Qualifications:

• Education Required: High School Diploma
• Years of Experience: 0 years

Specific Experience

• Prior concrete experience would be an asset
• Prior experience in a pipe plant would be an asset
• Carpentry experience would be an asset
• Forklift experience would be an asset
• Crane experience would be an asset
• Welding Experience would be an asset

Competencies

• Safety Oriented
• Willingness to learn new things
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Use of hand tools such as slide-hammers, sledge hammers, concrete drill
• Willing to work early morning shifts, and overtime when needed including Saturdays
• Able to work in a fast paced, high production environment
• Able to work unsupervised
• Able to work well with others
• Good communication skills

Compensation:

This is a unionized position that is subject to negotiated rates. Rate of pay is determined by experience and skill level. The rate can also include shift differential depending on the time and day of the shift.
*Please note that a valid driver’s license is required for this position
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.