Concrete Production Laborer

Fabcon; Charlestown (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon in Charlestown, Indiana is seeking production labor workers to assist in manufacturing high-quality concrete products. The role includes responsibilities such as cleaning equipment, cutting wood block outs, setting up casting equipment, and ensuring quality control over the concrete placement. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, communicate effectively, and be able to operate machinery safely. The work environment will include various weather conditions and exposure to noise from heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Ability to read tape measure, cast book, and blueprints.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to operate machinery safely.
• Ability to work extensive overtime if required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of concrete mixes.
• Mathematical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all equipment for production.
• Cut and install wood block outs for casting.
• Set up equipment for casting bands and finishes.
• Place concrete on the bed per piece drawings.
• Monitor bed heat at the computer.
• Wash exposed aggregate panels.
• Set up bed according to piece drawing specs.

Skills

Reading tape measure and blueprints

Communication and teamwork

Safe machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Knowledge of concrete mixes

Mathematical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Purpose

Perform production labor work necessary to assist with the manufacture of high-quality concrete products including, but not limited to, wall panels, highway traffic barriers, columns, and sound walls.

Responsibilities

• Follow appropriate work instructions to clean and upkeep all equipment.
• Cut and install wood block outs.
• Set up equipment used for casting bands and finishes.
• Proper placement of concrete on the bed to match the piece drawings.
• Lay out the bed with the proper dimensions on each piece drawing and for the overall length of the bed.
• Set up the bed according to the specs on piece drawings including all form side reveals and bottom steel/plates.
• Monitor bed heat at computer.
• Responsible for washing exposed aggregate (panels/full beds).
• Responsible for correct dunnage placement of finished product in yard.
• Grind ends of panels.
• Grind clean pallet of bed.
• Scrape clean side forms, chamfer, and oil.
• Correctly set clamp/hook-ups to panel.
• Dedicate to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency.
• Responsible for calling attention to any problems with finish.
• Compliance with the “Fabcon Way” – “Every single day a little better than the day before”.
• Operate jackhammer, forklift, bobcat.

Qualifications

• Ability to read tape measure, cast book and blueprints.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to operate machinery safely.
• Ability to work extensive overtime when required.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of concrete mixes.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

Move minimum of 50 lbs., spatial awareness, depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection.

Work Environment

All types of weather conditions (year‑round, mid‑west and northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways.