Concrete Finisher

Aerotek; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) match

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a journeyman concrete finisher for travel across Michigan on complex commercial and industrial projects. You will lay out, form, pour, and finish concrete, and lead crews on site while mentoring apprentices to high standards.

This contract-to-hire role is based in Midland, MI with a pay range of $20.00-$29.00 per hour. You will ensure safety and quality, read blueprints, and collaborate with other trades on diverse healthcare, school, and industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level concrete finishing experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and measurements accurately.
• Experience with formwork and rebar in commercial/industrial settings.
• Proven leadership in directing crews and mentoring apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Travel to project sites across Michigan and perform concrete finishing work.
• Lay out projects, build forms, pours, and finishing to spec tolerances.
• Lead crews on site and mentor apprentices in proper techniques and safety.
• Read and interpret blueprints, coordinate with other trades, ensure quality.

Skills

Journeyman Finisher

Travel across MI

Blueprint reading

Form carpentry

Leadership

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Title: Concrete Finisher (Journeyman)

Job Description

This role requires an experienced journeyman concrete finisher who is willing to travel throughout Michigan and take ownership of complex commercial and industrial projects. You will lay out projects, build forms, pour and finish concrete, and perform pit work while ensuring high-quality workmanship. You will also use rough carpentry skills with rebar and metal framework, accurately read and interpret blueprints and measurements, and provide on-site leadership to direct crews and guide apprentices in proper techniques and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various project sites throughout Michigan to perform concrete finishing and related work.

• Lay out projects accurately, including measuring and marking locations for forms, reinforcement, and concrete placement.

• Build and install concrete forms and framework, including flatwork, pits, and other structural elements.

• Perform concrete pours, including preparation, placement, consolidation, and finishing to specified tolerances and quality standards.

• Use hand tools, trowels, and finishing equipment to achieve smooth, level, and durable concrete surfaces.

• Perform rough carpentry tasks involving rebar, metal framework, and other structural components related to concrete construction.

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to ensure correct dimensions, elevations, and layout.

• Verify measurements and alignments to ensure accuracy before and during concrete placement.

• Lead and direct crews on the jobsite, coordinating tasks and workflow to complete projects safely and efficiently.

• Guide and mentor apprentices, demonstrating proper techniques, safety practices, and quality expectations.

• Monitor work quality and ensure that all concrete finishing, formwork, and related tasks meet project and industry standards.

• Collaborate with other trades and site personnel to sequence work and maintain project schedules.

• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition and ensure proper use of hand tools and finishing tools on site.

• Follow all site safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment for all team members.

Essential Skills

• Journeyman-level experience in concrete finishing with the ability to travel throughout Michigan.

• Minimum of 2 years of concrete finishing work or concrete form carpentry work.

• Proficiency in concrete finishing, including flatwork, paving, and cement finishing.

• Hands-on experience with concrete pours and concrete construction in commercial or industrial settings.

• Skilled in framework and form building, including concrete forms and formwork for various structures and pits.

• Rough carpentry skills involving rebar, metal framework, and related structural components.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements accurately.

• Strong measurement skills with the ability to lay out and verify dimensions correctly.

• Experience using hand tools, trowels, and other finishing tools required for concrete work.

• Proven leadership experience directing crews and coordinating work on active job sites.

• Experience guiding and training apprentices in proper concrete finishing techniques and safety practices.

• Ability to maintain high quality standards and ensure proper techniques are followed on the jobsite.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ownership and regular use of personal tools suitable for concrete finishing and form carpentry.

• Experience working on large commercial and industrial construction projects.

• in masonry or related construction trades.

• Familiarity with institutional projects such as healthcare facilities, schools, and community buildings.

• Comfort working on diverse project types, including healthcare, community, and light-industrial environments.

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with crews, apprentices, and other trades.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization that offers year-round, sustainable work and the chance to build a long-term career in construction. The company provides competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefit package, holiday and vacation pay, and a 401(k) match program to support your financial future. You will have access to cross-training and advanced skill training, along with clear advancement opportunities to grow your responsibilities and leadership. With a large workforce and a strong presence in institutional, commercial, industrial, mechanical, and process piping projects, you can diversify your experience by working on healthcare, community, and light-industrial projects while contributing to meaningful, high-profile builds.

Work Environment

You will work primarily on large commercial and industrial construction sites across Michigan. Many projects involve hospital and healthcare building additions and renovations, as well as school and community facilities. The role is field-based and hands-on, requiring regular use of hand tools, trowels, concrete finishing equipment, and formwork systems in active construction environments. You will collaborate with a sizeable field workforce and other trades on institutional, commercial, and light-industrial projects, often in complex, occupied, or operational facilities such as healthcare and educational buildings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Midland, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $29.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Midland,MI.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.