Aerotek

General Laborer – Rebar Production

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

About the Role

Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a reputable company and grow your career in the construction and steel production industry? This contract-to-hire position offers the chance to secure long-term, stable employment with on-the-job training and advancement potential. You'll work outdoors in a steel yard, starting with bundling and tagging rebar. Once trained, you'll operate rebar-cutting machinery and cranes, supporting a busy production line year-round.

Key Responsibilities

• Bundle and tag rebar for customer orders and pickup
• Use basic math skills to divide bundles evenly (calculator provided)
• Support machine operators with daily tasks
• Learn to operate rebar cutting equipment and an overhead crane (training provided)
• Follow safety protocols while working in various outdoor weather conditions

What You Bring

Essential Skills:

• Experience in steel fabrication, general labor, packaging, and loading
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely
• Competence with basic measurements and calculations

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read imperial measurements (feet and inches)
• Experience in a metal or rebar production environment is an asset
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and eager to learn
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why This Opportunity?

• Long-Term Potential: Contract-to-hire role with the goal of permanent placement
• Consistent Hours: Guaranteed 44-hour work week in a stable, construction-based environment
• Hands-On Training: Learn to operate equipment and build trade-related skills
• Outdoor Work: Enjoy fresh air and natural light every day
• Positive Culture: Start each day with team stretching and wellness activities

Work Environment

• Outdoor steel yard — year-round work in all weather conditions (except lightning/freezing rain)
• Steel-toed boots and appropriate seasonal clothing required
• Facility includes machine operators working in open-air, sheltered stations
• Shift Schedule:
  • Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek:

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.