Overview: The successful candidate will show a good understanding of concrete shoring and falsework. Being familiar with common formwork systems such as DOKA, PERI, ALUMA, MEVA and ULMA will be an asset. Familiarity to the sequence of these systems or similar systems will be needed. Being able to use common hand tools and measure accurately will be critical. The successful candidate will be required to form foundations, concrete columns, walls and elevator/stair shafts and suspended slabs. They also will be involved with the removal of formwork for these same items. The majority of the work will be done with use of tower crane or other hoisting equipment. Experience in concrete placing and concrete finishing will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities:

Being able to recognize safety hazards and to understand instructions for safe work practises
Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
Ensure compliance to drawings and specifications
Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
Erect forms for foundations, columns, walls, elevator shafts, stair shafts and suspended slabs for purpose of concrete placement
Pre fabricating formwork to be used on repetitive basis
Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
Instruct apprentices
Supervise other workers (based on experience level)
Work can be but not limited to industrial, institutional, commercial and residential buildings
Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components
Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
Personal transportation

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Concrete and Formwork Form Builder/Carpenter