ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW:

The Mason role builds, repairs, demolishes, and refinishes civil and structural parts of the refinery utilizing a variety of materials such as cement, mortar, plaster, brick, concrete block and stone. The mason will be required to utilize the proper masonry tools including but not limited to cement mixers, shovels, floats, rakes, power or hand trowels or power or hand screeds, power vibrators, air hammer, rotary hammers, and masonry saws. The work is split between indoor and outdoor work, both in an industrial environment. The employee must possess the fitness and ability to perform the tasks safely in the costal Louisiana environmental conditions.

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DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Constructs, repairs or demolishes concrete bases, walls, floors, chimneys, sidewalks, and roadways by using electric rotary hammers, air hammers, masonry saws, and other hand and power tools of the trade.
• Examine concrete forms to ensure they are properly constructed and can hold the correct amount of cement to complete a job.
• Level, smooth and spread concrete using a variety of tools, including shovels, floats, rakes, power or hand trowels or power or hand screeds.
• Monitor how heat, cold and wind affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire building process.
• Set forms designed to hold concrete to desired depth and pitch while aligning them.
• Direct cement truck driver to park to ensure that concrete can be poured in the correct spot and move the truck’s chute to put concrete in the right places.
• Mold expansion edges and joints using jointers and straightedge as well as edging tools.
• Compact concrete with power vibrator and produce a rough concrete surface using a broom.
• Direct other cement masons and employees to guarantee that concrete is poured and smoothed correctly to prevent future problems with the build.
• Builds walls, fences, walkways, roads, and other structures using bricks, stone, concrete blocks, or marble.
• Carves out and builds structures and surfaces with bricks or concrete blocks.
• Places brick or concrete blocks on mortar bed.
• Cuts or saws bricks to fit around windows and doors.
• Measures distances to lay out work.
• Mixes mortar and grout to be used to lay brick.
• Spreads mortar onto brick or block surface with a trowel.
• Examines brickwork to ensure structure is built correctly.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces ceilings, tiles, floor tiles, and exterior roofing.
• Prepares surface with hand and power sanders and buffers before spreading paste on surface.
• Sets tile floors and walls after spreading surface with materials such as cement grout and paste; uses terrazzo machines for the application and polishing of terrazzo.
• Lays cement bricks and blocks for interior and exterior walls.
• Installs, finishes, and patches holes in drywall.
• Prepares and mixes materials for the work according to specifications, such as mortar, paste, cement, and slacking lime, using hand and power mixers.
• Estimates time and materials.
• Applies first coat or finish coat of plaster using plastering devices such as trawls, also patches plaster breaks and cracks.
• Maintains equipment and tools used, such as mortar mixers, masonry saws, tuck pointers, grinders and electric hammers.
• May perform masonry restoration and reproduction work on historic buildings.
• May perform various kinds of carpentry work.
• May assist in the training of lower-level Mason-Plasterers and others.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Knowledge of all elements of masonry work.
• Extensive knowledge of brick laying techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, specifications, building codes, trades manuals, and other building trades.
• Thorough understanding of math and geometry.
• Works in a safe manner following all refinery safety requirements.

WORK EXPERIENCES:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a mason position in an industrial or related setting.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

Candidate must have the ability to:

• Lift up to 80lbs
• Use hands and arms to reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and manipulate materials and tools
• Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, and climb constantly throughout the shift
• Reach, bend, twist, rotate, push and pull frequently
• Work in confined spaces
• Good social skills and able to work in a team
• Adaptable to changing work demands and desire to learn new skills
• Climb up and down ladders
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Must be able to perform tasks wearing required PPE such as but not limited to protective footwear, clothing, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
• Must regard safety as a core value; Must be able to work safe and in a proficient manner

HOURLY RATE:

• $31.65

LOCATION OF ROLE:

• Chalmette, Louisiana

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.