Entry-Level Plant Pipe Assembler – Concrete Manufacturing

Central Processing; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Materials Family of Companies in St. Louis, MO is hiring a Plant Team member to support daily concrete pipe and precast production.

You will prepare, assemble, and maintain molds, forms, reinforcement, and components used in manufacturing; training is provided for equipment, safety, and processes. This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork and safety as you assist with workloads, stage materials, operate forklifts or cranes after certification, and participate in quality checks and plant

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 0-2 years of related manufacturing, production, construction, or plant experience.
• Ability to exercise good judgment when working around machinery and unloading materials.
• Strong teamwork mindset with flexibility to support production needs.
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing workloads.
• Safety-minded approach to all job tasks.
• Willingness and ability to learn, be trained, and cross train on equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, inspect, and stage concrete forms and molds before each production cycle.
• Read and follow basic production instructions, layouts, and shop drawings.
• Place and secure steel reinforcement using tie guns, clip guns, or hand wire tools.
• Install concrete accessories such as steps, knockouts, spacers, and inserts.
• Clean forms, tools, molds, and production areas after each cycle.
• Stage materials and components in designated areas to support continuous concrete production.
• Assemble and position form components according to drawings or instructions.
• Operate small forklifts and other material-handling equipment (after training).
• Apply concrete release oil to molds and components.
• Assist with moving, setting up, and cleaning headers, pallets, and equipment.
• Operate overhead or jib cranes (after training).
• Work safely around automated production equipment.
• Participate in quality control checks, safety meetings, and plant cleanup.
• Perform other production or plant tasks as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork mindset

Safety-minded

Willingness to learn

Self-motivated

Follow instructions

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Jib crane operation

Job description

County Materials Family of Companies in St. Louis, MO is hiring a Plant Team member to support daily concrete pipe and precast production.

You will prepare, assemble, and maintain molds, forms, reinforcement, and components used in manufacturing; training is provided for equipment, safety, and processes. This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork and safety as you assist with workloads, stage materials, operate forklifts or cranes after certification, and participate in quality checks and plant