• Preparing the worksite for installation, including loading and unloading pieces
• Safely using riggings and scaffoldings, where necessary
• Guiding the crane operator using hand signals
• Reading and interpreting architectural drawings, blueprints, and diagrams
• Using hand and power tools and machines, such as pneumatics wrenches
• Aligning, bolting, welding, or using other mounting devices to join panels together
• Applying grout, preparing surfaces, and finishing grouted areas; applying caulking and primers
• Observing safety in accordance with government and company standards

• Grade 10 is the legal minimum, though a high school diploma is generally required
• While not mandatory, completion of a 5,400-hour apprenticeship including on-the-job and in-school training, is recommended

• 35-40 hours/week; may work project-by-project or be employed by construction firm
• Exposed to variety of weather conditions and high noise levels; often required to bend and to lift and carry heavy objects
• Risks include working with corrosive chemicals and dangerous equipment
• Employers include precast concrete manufacturers, construction companies, and bricklaying and painting contractors

Apprentice wage increases with skills and expertise. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $29.00-$37.00 per hour.

Precast Concrete Erector (244K)

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Precast Concrete Erector may be for you!

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