Hands-On Patch & Finish Lead

Wells; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells in Hillsboro, TX is seeking a hands-on Patch & Finish Team Lead to guide a crew in repairing, detailing, and finishing precast products to meet quality standards. You will lead daily assignments, ensure safety, and coach teammates while working around forms, trailers, and elevated platforms.

This role requires physical endurance and a commitment to craftsmanship. The team collaborates to deliver high-quality precast work for job sites and projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of concrete experience.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Ability to read and interpret pour sheets and installation instructions.
• Basic English communication for team coordination.
• Ability to operate or learn forklift and overhead crane operation.
• General math skills and ability to read a tape measure.
• Strong safety awareness in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate patch and finish crew daily work assignments.
• Perform patching, finishing, and repair work on precast products.
• Inspect work to ensure quality standards and specifications are met.
• Move around forms, product, trailers, and elevated work platforms safely.
• Handle and transport materials required for finishing and repair tasks.
• Operate hand and power tools including grinders, drills, and cut-off saws.
• Use or learn gas/acetylene torch work for finishing applications.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes (training provided if needed).
• Perform concrete-related work including pouring, leveling, and finishing.
• Apply knowledge of rigging and safe product handling techniques.
• Train, coach, and support crew members in proper procedures and safety practices.
• Support specialized finishing processes including sandblasting, polishing, and acid washing.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Concrete experience

Read pour sheets

Basic English

Safety awareness

Math skills

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Wells in Hillsboro, TX is seeking a hands-on Patch & Finish Team Lead to guide a crew in repairing, detailing, and finishing precast products to meet quality standards. You will lead daily assignments, ensure safety, and coach teammates while working around forms, trailers, and elevated platforms.

This role requires physical endurance and a commitment to craftsmanship. The team collaborates to deliver high-quality precast work for job sites and projects.