MOLD BUILDER

Wells; Hillsboro (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Wells in Hillsboro, AL is seeking a Mold Builder to construct precision wooden forms and mold components for precast concrete production. You will read blueprints, maintain tight tolerances, and use a range of hand and power tools to build durable forms that support high-quality output.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work quickly in a production environment while maintaining accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Reads production drawings/blueprints and constructs wooden forms with tight tolerances.
• Must read a tape measure within 16th of an inch.
• Operates staple guns, nailers, saws, and related tools safely.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows safety procedures.
• Demonstrates strong time management to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reads production drawings and builds wooden forms and blocks to spec.
• Maintains accurate measurements and uses various hand/power tools.
• Keeps work area clean and adheres to safety policies.
• Exhibits strong time management in a fast-paced setting.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety minded

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Staple gun

Brad nailer

Hammer

Measuring tape

Pneumatic nail gun

Palm sander

Circular saw

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Mold Builder is responsible for constructing and assembling precision wooden forms and mold components used in precast concrete production. This role requires reading blueprints, maintaining tight tolerances, and using a variety of hand and power tools to build durable, accurate forms that support high-quality production output in a fast-paced environment.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY.

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you're part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you're in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accidental, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Reads production drawings/blueprints and constructs wooden forms and block-outs with close tolerance to specifications
• Must have clear knowledge of basic measurements and the ability to read a tape measure within 16th of an inch
• Must be able to use a wide variety of tools, including but not limited to staple gun, brad nailer, hammer, measuring tape, pneumatic nail gun, pneumatic palm sander, and circular saws
• Maintains good housekeeping and always follows safety policies and procedures
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment
• Performs additional duties as requested or required

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working with tools in a hands-on construction or manufacturing setting. They are reliable, safety-focused, and able to work efficiently from drawings while maintaining accuracy, teamwork, and strong time management in a production environment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
• On-the-job training offered
• Prior experience in operating heavy equipment preferred
• Precast/construction experience preferred but not required

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.