Precast Erector
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What do Precast Erectors do?
Concrete can be poured into moulds to create many different shapes and forms, including slabs or panels for building walls or floors. These products are called precast concrete pieces. Quite often, a Hoisting Engineer/Crane Operator will lower pieces into place. The Precast Concrete Erector guides this tradesperson, using hand signals, to align the panels and slabs into place. Precast Erectors prepare the worksite for installation, including the loading and unloading of pieces. They also involved in aligning, bolting, welding or using other mounting devices to join panels together. They must also be trained and able to read and interpret architectural drawings, blueprints and diagrams, and able to use had and power tools and machines, such as pneumatic wrenches
For more information contact:
Labourers Intl'l Union of North America
555 Burnamthorpe Road, Suite 700
Toronto, ON M9C 2Y3
Tel: (416) 240-7254
Fax: (416) 240-7260