Concrete Block Machine Operator in Sudbury

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Construct clay models and moulds for use in casting concrete products
• Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size and type of goods produced
• Set up and operate automatic machines that mix ingredients, extrude tempered clay mixture and cut extruded clay into sections
• Set up, adjust and operate single-function machines to mix, drill, grind and cut concrete to specifications
• Check products for quality control
• 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
• Fill moulds with concrete
• Operate machines to drill holes in blocks or slabs of stone according to specifications
• Cut cured concrete pipe sections with saw or chisel and cement sections together to form odd-shaped fittings

Supervision

• Machine operators

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Concrete finishing machine

Area of specialization

• Machinery and components

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan