Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Construct clay models and moulds for use in casting concrete products
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Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions
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Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size and type of goods produced
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Set up and operate automatic machines that mix ingredients, extrude tempered clay mixture and cut extruded clay into sections
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Set up, adjust and operate single-function machines to mix, drill, grind and cut concrete to specifications
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Build and repair wooden frames used to mould concrete products
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Check products for quality control
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Operate machines to grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks, slabs or other stone products to specific shape or design and to produce a smooth finish
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Operate mechanical or hydraulic ram and hot-presses to form pottery and porcelain ware
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Operate sandblasting equipment to cut inscriptions or decorative designs in monumental stone
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Perform ongoing machine adjustments
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Position reinforcing rods or wire mesh in moulds
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Prepare and mix slip
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Fill moulds with concrete
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Operate stone-dressing lathe to sharpen and dress grindstones that grind logs into pulp
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Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
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Operate machines to drill holes in blocks or slabs of stone according to specifications
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Operate vibrating tables to settle concrete
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Finish stone products with spray paint and by mounting plaques or installing concrete bases
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Tamp concrete using electric vibrator
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Remove castings from moulds
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Finish surfaces of castings using screed or trowel
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Cut cured concrete pipe sections with saw or chisel and cement sections together to form odd-shaped fittings
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Repetitive tasks
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Excellent oral communication
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Team player
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.