PATCH & FINISH LABORER

Wells Concrete; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Wells Concrete seeks a Patch and Finish Laborer to repair and finish precast concrete products in our production environment. You will patch defects, complete surface finishing, handle and clean panels, and operate hand and power tools safely.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability. Training is provided for cranes and forklifts as needed, with opportunities to develop finishing and repair skills while contributing to quality structures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read a tape measure and blueprints.
• Adequate English to read pour sheets and communicate with crew.
• Forklift operation experience or willingness to learn.
• Experience with overhead crane-ways or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Climb on/off forms, panels, trailer decks, and work platforms.
• Carry materials needed for panel and product work.
• Use hand and power tools (cut-off saws, grinders, drills).
• Operate forklifts (training provided).
• Work with concrete, including pouring, leveling, and finishing.
• Learn or demonstrate rigging and safe product handling.

Skills

Math skills

Tape measure reading

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane-ways

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Patch and Finish Laborer performs repair and finishing work on precast concrete products to ensure quality standards are met. This role involves patching defects, completing surface finishing, and assisting with handling and cleanup of panels in a production environment while using hand and power tools safely and effectively.

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, accident, 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

• Climb on and off forms, pieces, trailer decks, and work platforms
• Carry materials needed for panel and product work
• Use hand and power tools, such as cut‑off saws, grinders, and drills
• Apply knowledge or learn to use gas/acetylene torches
• Operate company forklifts (training provided if needed)
• Work with concrete, including pouring, leveling, and finishing
• Operate overhead craneways (training provided if needed)
• Learn or demonstrate proper rigging and safe product handling
• Develop or use skills in sandblasting and water‑blasting finish work

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a reliable, detail‑oriented worker with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn skilled finishing and repair techniques. They are safety‑minded, work well in a team environment, and can perform physically demanding tasks while maintaining quality and consistency.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• High School Diploma or GED
• General math skills and the ability to read a tape measure and blueprints
• Have adequate knowledge of the English language to be able to read pour sheets and set up directions, and be able to communicate with other members of the crew
• Be an authorized forklift operator or be capable of learning the skills of operating a forklift
• Be experienced in operating overhead crane‑ways (Wells Concrete will train employees without experience)

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.