Concrete Production Laborer

Fabcon; Charlestown (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon is seeking production laborers to support the manufacture of concrete products such as wall panels, barriers, columns and sound walls. You will follow instructions, set up beds, handle finishing tasks and maintain quality and safety on the line.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, operating equipment, handling overtime, and coordinating with the team to meet daily production goals. This position requires physical endurance and adherence to the Fabcon Way of continuous improvement.

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.
• Knowledge of concrete mixes.
• Mathematical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions to clean and upkeep all equipment.
• Cut and install wood block outs.
• Set up equipment used for casting bands and finishes.
• Place concrete on the bed to match piece drawings.
• Lay out the bed with proper dimensions on each piece drawing.
• Set up the bed according to piece drawings including form side reveals and bottom steel/plates.
• Wash exposed aggregate on panels/full beds.
• Place finished product dunnage correctly in yard.
• Grind ends of panels and pallet of bed.
• Scrape clean side forms, chamfer and oil; set clamps/hook-ups to panels.
• Commit to safety, quality and efficiency; report finish issues.
• Follow the Fabcon Way: Every single day a little better.

Skills

Tape measure

Blueprints

Teamwork

Machinery operation

Overtime capable

Math aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Essential Duties and 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
• 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 and chamfer and oil
• Correctly set clamp/hook-ups to panel
• Dedication to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency
• Responsible for calling attention to any problems with finish
• Compliance to the “Fabcon Way” - “Every single day a little better than the day before”

Basic Qualifications

Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to read tape measure, cast book and blue prints
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to operate machinery safely
• Ability to work extensive overtime when required
• Knowledge of concrete mixes
• Mathematical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

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

Plant/Yard: Alll types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Purpose/Scope

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate jackhammer, forklift, bobcat
• 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
• Monitor bed heat at computer
• 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
• 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 and chamfer and oil
• Correctly set clamp/hook-ups to panel
• Dedication to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency
• Responsible for calling attention to any problems with finish
• Compliance to the “Fabcon Way” - “Every single day a little better than the day before”

Basic Qualifications

Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to read tape measure, cast book and blue prints
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to operate machinery safely
• Ability to work extensive overtime when required
• Trouble shooting skills
• Knowledge of concrete mixes
• Mathematical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

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

Work Environment

Plant/Yard: Alll types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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