Concrete Form Setter Helper – Foundations & Finishes

orionhiddencareers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion is seeking an experienced Form Setter to build and align forms for concrete structures and pier foundations. You will drive stakes, set anchor bolts, and prepare mixes, under safety guidelines and with a focus on quality.

The role requires stamina for long shifts (8–12 hours), weekend work as needed, and adherence to company safety policies and procedural standards on site. Training and mentoring others are part of the job.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of experience in Concrete Structural Construction finishing concrete structures and pier foundations and setting steel preformed forming systems is required.
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Be able to work in constant change in weather and site conditions.
• Be able to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and other similar activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists Form Setters with the builds, erects, and aligns forms for various concrete structures and pier foundations utilizing preformed forming systems.
• Performs the setting of anchor bolts for drilled pier foundations.
• Estimates concrete quantities and appropriate mixes.
• Interprets blueprints and reads survey stakes and calculates areas and volumes.
• Spreads concrete to specified depth and workable consistency.
• Performs rough leveling and shaping of concrete surfaces.
• Removes rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces using power grinder, etc.
• Mixes cement using concrete mixing machine.
• Provides assistance to other workers and foreman as necessary.
• Mentors and trains other foundation employees.
• Completes and maintains work records, field paperwork, and generates reports.
• Supports drilling process when necessary.
• Operates all equipment and tools required to do each job which may include cement mixing machines, power trowels, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and instruments.
• Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use.
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cement mixing machines

Power trowels

Small mechanical hoists

Surveying equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Orion is seeking an experienced Form Setter to build and align forms for concrete structures and pier foundations. You will drive stakes, set anchor bolts, and prepare mixes, under safety guidelines and with a focus on quality.

The role requires stamina for long shifts (8–12 hours), weekend work as needed, and adherence to company safety policies and procedural standards on site. Training and mentoring others are part of the job.