
Pipe Plant Summer Student
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.
Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.
The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
Overview
Plant summer students are responsible for aiding in all areas of the concrete pipe plant. They prepare areas and forms for daily work, set up cages to be poured and finish concrete pipe and manholes. They participate in housekeeping and other various tasks throughout the plant. A high level of safety practices must be followed at all times.
Responsibilities:
Complete Field Level Risk Assessments before beginning each job
Keep equipment maintained and clean
Follow all confined space and safe work procedures
Receive oral instructions to determine work assignments.
Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
Assist machine operators, crane operators, welders, and other workers.
Contribute to maintaining high-quality standards in the production of pipes, essential for internal projects and operations.
Remove, clean & prepare pallets and headers for daily production
Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete
Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment
Assist in the fabrication, shaping, and finishing of concrete pipes within the facility, ensuring proper alignment and smooth surfaces.
Clean and remove excess concrete debris from pipe molds and other equipment
Learn to operate cranes, forklifts and other equipment as necessary
Qualifications:
- Education Required: High School Diploma
- Years of Experience: 0 years
Specific Experience
Prior concrete experience would be an asset
Prior experience in a pipe plant would be an asset
Carpentry experience would be an asset
Forklift experience would be an asset
Crane experience would be an asset
Welding Experience would be an asset
Competencies
Safety Oriented
Willingness to learn new things
Able to lift 50 lbs
Use of hand tools such as slide-hammers, sledge hammers, concrete drill
Willing to work early morning shifts, and overtime when needed including Saturdays
Able to work in a fast paced, high production environment
Able to work unsupervised
Able to work well with others
Good communication skills
Compensation:
This is a unionized position that is subject to negotiated rates. Rate of pay is determined by experience and skill level. The rate can also include shift differential depending on the time and day of the shift.
*Please note that a valid driver’s license is required for this position
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
Area of focus
- Facilities
Required education level
- High school diploma
Years of experience
- None
Required languages
- English
Required skills
- Safety Oriented
- Willingness to learn new things
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- Use of hand tools such as slide-hammers, sledge hammers, concrete drill
- Able to work in a fast paced, high production environment
- Able to work unsupervised
- Able to work well with others
- Good communication skills