In business for over 50 years, Ocean Steel’s Rebar Division cuts, bends and installs reinforcing steel for poured-in-placed concrete work. Ocean Steel Rebar’s plant capacity is currently 10,000+ tons. Estimating, detailing, shop scheduling, tagging and shipping is performed using a computerized production management system. Rebar shop drawings are prepared using the latest 3D CAD technology to CSA, CRSI and ASTM specifications. Rebar is installed using in-house or subcontracted field crews depending on the project requirements. Projects have been completed projects in various regions of Canada and Bermuda.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing construction sites for rebar installation.
- Read and interpret blueprints to determine rebar placement and requirements. (Blueprint knowledge is not required to start)
- Position and secure rebar, mesh, rods, and cables in concrete forms.
- Tie rebar together using wire and pliers.
- Ensure proper alignment and spacing of rebar and mesh.
- Clean and organize work areas to maintain safety and efficiency.
Requirements
- This position requires you to travel to various locations - a car is required
- Ability to lift, carry, and move rebar bundles (50 lbs) repeatedly throughout the day
- This position requires a lot of bending, and repetitive tasks for extended periods
- Tolerance for heat, cold, rain, snow, and other weather conditions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance and RRSP options. Additionally, we offer health and wellness programming, years of service rewards and employee sport team sponsorships.
About OSCO
The OSCO Construction Group was founded in 1955, with the creation of Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd., 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 construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees
Skills Required
- Travel to various locations; a car is required
- Ability to lift, carry, and move 50 lb rebar bundles repeatedly
- Frequent bending and repetitive physical tasks for extended periods
- Tolerance for heat, cold, rain, snow, and other weather conditions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to tie rebar using wire and pliers
- Read and interpret blueprints (blueprint knowledge not required to start)
What We Do
Proudly serving our customers in the Chicagoland area since 1899, Jewel-Osco provides friendly service, quality products and great value. Jewel-Osco operates 188 stores throughout the Chicagoland area, Indiana and Iowa, which is part of a 2,200+ store operation that employs approximately 290,000 people nationwide. All of our stores, no matter what banner they operate under, were founded around the philosophy of offering customers the products they wanted to buy at a fair price, with lots of tender, loving care. We still open our doors every day with that in mind.
