Experienced Carpenter

Located in Ottawa, Ontario, **Central Precast** was established in 1956 and began manufacturing precast concrete products for the general construction industry. The product line and manufacturing facility grew to include landscape products, steps, and architectural panels and is part of The Precast Group which is the largest precast concrete products producer in Eastern Ontario. The Precast Group has three manufacturing operations:. Our mission is to meet the demands of our customers and employees, in a safe working environment, where service and quality are at the forefront.

**Overview**:
At Central Precast we are driven by the core values of respect, collaboration, service, passion, and dedication. As a Carpenter, you will join our current team, to fabricate custom forms to specification for concrete precast manufacturing.

Reporting to the Plant Supervisor/Manager, you will be a key member of the team, maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and service.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Create/build custom forms/frames from start to finish to specifications, maintaining the high standards of workmanship
- Work with hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner while adhering to established safe working procedures and wearing the proper safety equipment always.
- Assist in the resolution of design issues, change requests, material defects, and other concerns.
- Inspect equipment, ensure maintenance, and emphasize safety in all operations.
- Lead by example in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized yard environment.
- Other duties as required.

**Specific Experience**:

- Must have at least 2-5 yrs experience doing carpentry related work within the construction or renovations industry
- Must have experience and ability in drywall, finishing, flooring, framing, painting and related tasks are required.
- Must have a valid drivers’ license and/or reliable transportation.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written directions, work independently and with others are mandatory.
- Must have experience and ability to focus and accurately complete both complex and repetitive tasks.
- Must have experience and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment
- Must possess experience and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
- Must have experience and ability working within physically demanding, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling environments

**Competencies**:

- Always be able maintain a high level of safety
- Have the ability to be a punctual, self-started with a strong work ethic.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to work well with others in a team environment
- Have ability to work unsupervised, motivated to complete all tasks.
- Always maintain a professional attitude, especially when handling difficult and/or stressful situations
- Strong team player with a positive attitude
- Willing to work overtime as required.

**Own Tools/Equipment**:

- Steel-toe safety boots (own)
- Vest (supplied)
- Glasses (supplied)
- Hard Hat (supplied)

**Compensation Offer**:

- Compensation $36.90 - $40.14/hr. (Includes benefits, vacation and pension, as per collective agreement)
- Annual Bonus
- Permanent, full-time, Monday-Friday, 44 hours / week, other as required
- Located in Ottawa, Ontario

At Central Precast, respect, collaboration, service, passion, and dedication are the values that drive us to excel. Central Precast wants to help each employee build a long and rewarding career at the company. We are committed to ongoing career progression and employee development providing targeted on-the-job training, skills development, and job rotation opportunities. If you want to learn and grow, Central Precast is the place for you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $36.90-$40.14 per hour

Expected hours: 44 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- How many years experience do you have as a carpenter?
- Do you currently have any related certifications and/or designations?
- Do you have reliable transportation to commute to work?
- Are you located in the Ottawa area?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person