Concrete Laborer

CMC; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC, a Fortune 500 company, is seeking a production associate to support precast concrete production from setup through shipment. You will operate molds, place reinforcing materials, and assist with pouring and finishing concrete to meet specifications.

You will maintain a clean work area, follow safety procedures, and work overtime including weekends when needed. A High School diploma or GED is preferred; physical stamina and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform physical work (lifting up to 50 lbs) and stand for extended periods.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime.
• Manufacturing, construction, or concrete experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare molds/forms and apply release agents.
• Place reinforcing materials per specifications.
• Assist with pouring, leveling, and finishing concrete.
• Support curing and stripping finished products.
• Perform basic finishing and patching.
• Move and stage materials for curing or shipment.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic math

Overtime readiness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision and Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) Plan
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

it’s what’s inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision and Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) Plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Support production of precast concrete products from setup through shipment
• Set up and prepare molds/forms (clean, assemble, apply release agents)
• Place reinforcing materials (rebar, wire mesh, embeds) per specifications
• Assist with pouring, leveling, and finishing concrete
• Support curing process and strip finished products from molds
• Perform basic finishing (patching, smoothing, marking/stenciling)
• Cut and tie wire/rebar as needed for reinforcement
• Move and stage materials and finished products for curing or shipment
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE

What You'll Need

• Ability to perform physical work (lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, bending, and kneeling) for extended periods
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Availability for overtime, including weekends as needed
• Ability to work well on a team to meet production goals
• Basic math and reading skills (measurements, simple drawings)
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Manufacturing, construction, or concrete experience preferred

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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