Sector: Construction

A Construction Craft Worker works on a wide variety of structures, such as residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional sites as well as hydroelectric dams, roadways, bridges, tunnels, mining and railways. They may also work on utility, landscape and pipeline projects. Specifically, a Construction Craft Worker:

• is responsible for site preparation and cleanup, setting up and removing access equipment and working on concrete, masonry, steel, wood and pre-cast erecting projects
• handles materials and equipment and perform demolition, excavation and compaction activities
• is responsible for site security
• may specialize in operating off-road vehicles, drilling and blasting, scaling, sandblasting, high pressure washing, diving, tunnelling and performing emergency rescue

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A Roofer installs, repairs and replaces flat and sloped roofs involving a variety of materials with different application methods including shingles, slate, shakes, and roofing tiles on sloped roofs and membrane systems. Specifically, a Roofer:

• installs, repairs and replaces flat and sloped roof systems
• works with membrane roofing systems
• installs, replaces and repairs shingles, slate, shakes and roofing tiles on sloped roofs, green roofs and solar panels
• waterproofs and damp-proofs roof systems

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A Construction Millwright lays out, receives and installs machinery, mechanical equipment and other automated and robotic systems. They work in the construction, commercial, manufacturing, and industrial industries; they often work in close association with people in other trades, such as instrument mechanics, ironworkers, pipefitters and electricians. Specifically, a Construction Millwright:

• interprets drawings and performs mathematical calculations
• uses hand and power tools
• operates forklifts, booms, low capacity cranes, and other equipments
• selects and uses materials and fasteners
• welds, brazes, solders, rigs and hoists
• installs material handling systems
• installs, and commissions machinery and automated robotic systems
• installs bearings, seals and packing, pipe systems and valves, fans and blowers, electric and electronic controls, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

An Ironworker — Generalist works with both structural/ornamental and reinforcing steel materials. An Ironworker — Generalist:

• Installs structural/ornamental steel components
• Installs precast concrete members and glued laminate timber products
• Places reinforcing steel in commercial, industrial, institutional and large residential buildings, towers, bridges and stadiums
• Erects pre-engineered buildings and ornamental ironwork

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A Drywall Finisher and Plasterer tapes and finishes wallboard (drywall), applies, maintains and restores plaster and similar materials on interior and exterior walls, ceilings and building partitions to make them more decorative, soundproof and firerated. A Drywall Finisher and Plasterer also textures concrete, applies coats of plaster to foundation materials, and installs, repairs and restores mouldings and ornaments. Specifically, a Drywall Finisher and Plasterer:

• tapes and finish wallboard (drywall)
• applies tape to fire rate and gas proof walls
• installs beads to protect corners
• fills joints and imperfections
• mixes and applies compound and sands to create a smooth surface
• textures concrete, prepared walls and ceilings
• applies coats of plaster to foundation materials
• wires mesh and installs ornaments

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An Ironworker – Structural and Ornamental fabricates and installs both structural and ornamental steel and iron works and components, as well as precast structural concrete members and laminated timber products in all buildings and structures including but not limited to residential, commercial, industrial, institutional buildings, towers, bridges and stadiums. Specifically, an Ironworker – Structural and Ornamental:

• fabricates, assembles, installs, erects, alters, repairs, hoists and dismantles structural ironwork, precast and pretentioned concrete as well as all metallic materials in curtain walls, ornamental and other metal work (including specialty metals)
• operates and maintains hand and power tools, including welding and cutting equipment
• assembles and erects cranes, rigs and hoists; moves and installs components, materials, heavy equipment and machinery needed to perform ironwork, including installation of all falsework and shoring
• erects structural members and bridges, and installs and fastens curtain walls and glass systems

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A Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator erects exterior structural steel studs and sheathing, shaft wall systems, installs and finishes lath and drywall, partition walls and furring, ceiling systems and access flooring types as well as applies thermal and sound insulation. Specifically, a Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator:

• reads, interprets, and applies blueprints and specifications for job layout
• erects exterior structural steels studs and sheathing
• erects light gauge residential steel studs, sheathing and demountable partitions
• applies thermal insulation, sound insulation, and fire stopping
• installs partition walls and furring and shaft wall systems
• installs lath, drywall, moulded and cast forms and ceiling systems

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