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Concrete Batcher at Strescon Limited in Woodstock, Ontario, CA
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Job Description
PreCon Precast Limited
About Us:
With a solid history dating back to 1958, PreCon Precast Limited (now a member of the OSCO Construction Group) is known as a leading provider of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions with our manufacturing plant in Woodstock ON and office in Mississauga, ON. Across Ontario, you will find PreCon precast products and systems used in a variety of construction segments. Our value creation is cultivated by our workforce; a strong team built of Technical Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Production and Field Services. We pride ourselves in being leaders in precast concrete innovation, building more energy efficient, sustainable, and safe structures.
Position Summary
The Concrete Batcher is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient production of concrete through the operation of automated and manual batching systems. This role monitors and controls concrete mix designs, maintains material inventories, orders raw materials, and ensures production requirements are met while adhering to quality standards. The Batcher troubleshoots equipment, material, and mix issues, maintains accurate production records, and supports continuous plant operations. Working with minimal supervision, the incumbent provides guidance to team members as required and contributes to a safe, productive, and team-oriented manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Must fully operate automated and manual concrete batching plants with efficiency.
- Must be familiar with concrete batching software, such us CommandAlkon, CompoNET or similar.
- Perform inventory functions as required, in a timely and efficient manner.
- Order batching materials as required, with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshoots problems with concrete mixes, material and mechanical parts of the batch unit.
- Request mix design from computer data files and batch concrete with specified slumps as required by production.
- Record and maintain documentation related to daily concrete production.
- Good knowledge of: Admixes, pigments W/C ratios.
- Train, lead, guide and direct the work of others.
- Other ad hoc duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of work experience in industrial environments.
- Successful applicants will be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong Mechanical aptitude.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Accurate and highly analytical.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- While performing the duties of this job you are regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, lift, climb, push-pull, kneel, crouch, twist, bend, and stoop.
- May require working in hot (32C) and cold (-25C) temperatures.
- Travel may be required.
- Ability to push, pull, lift and carry objects up to 50 to 100 lbs.
- Manual dexterity required to use power and hand tools.
- Overtime as required.
This posting represents a current vacancy. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this role.
Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000
As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, PreCon offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and teambuilding events.
About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.
The OSCO Construction Group prides itself not just in embracing change, but in leading it. We drive this change by maintaining our vision to be fast, be global and be connected. All of our sectors are committed to: conducting business with integrity and fairness; continuous education & training of our employees; improving our processes; focusing on our customers’ needs; and, providing top quality products