Fabrication Associate

CRH; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CRH is seeking a Fabrication Associate to join our advanced precast manufacturing team in a fully sheltered indoor facility. The role offers a clear multi-stage career path with 100% paid on-the-job training and potential fast-tracking into advanced training with premium starting pay.

Responsibilities include learning structural designs, assembling reinforcement cages with automated tools, and operating bending and shear machinery.

Qualifications

• No prior experience in construction, rebar or manufacturing required; we train you from day one.
• Ability to read basic blueprints, shop drawings or bend sheets is desirable and can fast-track progression.
• Strong reliability, consistency, and a team-oriented attitude.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Learn structural designs, reading basic setup layouts, and mastering assembly of reinforcement cages with automated tying tools.
• Layout complex cage structures and operate radius and angle-bending power machinery.
• Operate automated shear line - measuring, cutting materials to exact length, and kit components.
• Place pre-cut steel components into precise fabrication jigs for rapid assembly.
• Use lightweight tying tools to secure cages consistently.
• Progressively learn radius benders, angle benders, and automate shear lines as training milestones are met.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe indoor shop environment.
• Follow basic plant safety guidelines, quality inspection standards, and production schedules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Job ID: 528478

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Fabrication Associate to join our advanced precast manufacturing team. Unlike grueling, traditional outdoor construction or field "rod-busting" roles, our facility is a fully sheltered, indoor environment. This position features a clear, multi-stage career path where you can build specialized manufacturing skills over time. We provide 100% fully paid on-the-job training. Candidates with basic blueprint or shop drawing reading skills are highly encouraged to apply and will be fast-tracked into advanced training stages with premium starting pay.

Job Responsibilities

• Learn structural designs, reading basic setup layouts, and mastering the assembly of structural reinforcement cages using automated, battery-operated tying tools with precision jigs
• Layout complex cage structures and operate radius and angle-bending power machinery
• Operate automated shear line - measuring, cutting raw materials to exact length, and kitting components for the production floor
• Place pre-cut steel components into precision fabrication jigs for rapid assembly
• Use lightweight, battery-operated automatic tying tools to secure structural cages consistently
• Progressively learn to operate radius benders, angle benders, and automated shear lines as training milestones are met
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe indoor shop environment
• Follow basic plant safety guidelines, quality inspection standards, and production schedules

Job Requirements

• No prior experience in construction, rebar, or manufacturing is required; we train you from day one
• The ability to read basic blueprints, shop drawings, or bend sheets is highly desirable and will fast-track your progression through our training stages
• Strong reliability, consistency, and a team-oriented attitude
• Ability to handle standard indoor manufacturing tasks comfortably - standing, lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $21-24/hr
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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