Mold Texturing Specialist

Manthei Construction; Charlevoix (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Product discounts

Job summary

Manthei Construction in Charlevoix, MI is seeking a dedicated Precast Texturing Specialist to create custom stone textures for precast concrete products. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail, creativity, and a willingness to work hands-on with various materials.

The position offers excellent benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and the opportunity to be part of an innovative team committed to quality craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with power tools like table saws, mitre saws, and jigsaws.
• Previous experience with hand tools like chisels and scrapers.
• Experience in building trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Craft textures and shapes using various materials and tools.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure product quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Problem-solving

Ability to work with hands

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Are you the kind of person who believes craftsmanship is found in the details? We're looking for someone who is passionate about texture, form, and bringing designs to life! Can you create depth, texture, and character from a blank precast surface? Join our HIGH FORMAT team, a division of Manthei Construction.

We want to hear from you!

Manthei Construction is a premier heavy construction and site development company with locations in Charlevoix & Traverse City, MI as well as East Troy, WI. For over 50 years, Manthei Construction has been instrumental in the development of communities and their infrastructure all throughout Northern Michigan. And even after five decades, we feel like we're just getting started.

As our Precast Texturing Specialist, you will combine creativity, craftsmanship, and technical skill to create custom stone textures used in the production of precast concrete paving and retaining wall products.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, has an eye for detail, and thrives on transforming ideas and natural materials into unique, functional designs. Using materials such as natural stone, clay, rubber, wood, concrete, and steel, the Precast Texturing Specialist develops and refines textures that serve as the foundation for production molds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Craft textures and shapes to specific dimensions using various building materials, power tools, and hand tools
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Approach tasks from multiple perspectives
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Work closely with the production team to ensure products meet design and quality standards
• Ability to proactively identify issues and problem-solve resourcefully
• Perform other duties as needed

Other Skills, Abilities, Licenses or Certifications

• Forklift certification (company provided training & certification available)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience with power tools including, but not limited to, table saw, mitre saw, oscillating tool, drill/driver, router table, and jigsaw planer
• Previous experience with hand tools including, but not limited to, stone chisel, hammer, and scraper
• Previous work experience in a building trade preferred
• Previous experience with plastic arts, i.e. sculpture desired

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

This is a full-time, year-round position typically working Monday-Friday.

Manthei Construction offers EXCELLENT health benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, product discounts, and MORE!