PATCH & FINISH TEAM LEAD

Wells; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401k with profit sharing

Wellness incentives

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

Wells is seeking a hands-on Patch & Finish Team Lead to guide a crew focused on repairing, detailing and finishing precast products to meet quality standards. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency and craftsmanship while coordinating daily tasks and interdepartmental communication.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in construction or precast finishing and be able to read pour sheets, operate forklifts or cranes as needed, and train teammates in safe procedures.

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 skills for team coordination.
• Ability to operate or learn forklift and overhead crane operation.
• General math skills and ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Strong awareness of safety practices in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate patch and finish crew daily work assignments.
• Perform patching, finishing and repair work on precast products as needed.
• Inspect work to ensure quality standards and specifications are met.
• Move on and 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

Team coordination

Safety practices

Reading pour sheets

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Patch & Finish Team Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating a crew focused on repairing, detailing and finishing precast products to meet company quality standards. This role ensures all patching, finishing and corrective work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with specifications prior to delivery to the jobsite.

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

• Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; company paid disability and life insurance; wellness incentives; paid holidays; PTO; flexible spending accounts; HSA options; a 401k 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

• Lead and coordinate patch and finish crew daily work assignments.
• Perform patching, finishing and repair work on precast products as needed.
• Inspect work to ensure quality standards and specifications are met.
• Move on and 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.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong construction or precast finishing experience. They are comfortable working in physically demanding environments while guiding a team to meet production and quality standards. This individual leads by example, communicates clearly and ensures safety, efficiency and craftsmanship remain top priorities.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• 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 skills for team coordination.
• Ability to operate or learn forklift and overhead crane operation.
• General math skills and ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Strong awareness of safety practices in a production environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform physically demanding work including lifting up to 50 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 I9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the US.