Production Associate

Knights Companies Inc; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Knights Companies Inc. is seeking dedicated Production Associates for their Precast Production plant in Summerville, SC. The role involves creating large precast concrete components for construction projects, requiring teamwork and strong communication skills. Candidates with experience in construction are preferred, but training will be provided for motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in construction preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and plans.
• Working knowledge of construction-related math.

Responsibilities

• Create forms with close tolerance to specifications using appropriate materials.
• Safely operate necessary tools for construction of precast products.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations, including PPE use.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work as part of a team

Tools

Hammer

Measuring Tape

Job description

Description

Knight's Precast is seeking Production Associates for our Precast Production plant. This position involves working both individually and as a team to create large precast concrete components for our customers' storm and wastewater construction projects. The core work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with the availability to work overtime as needed.

Experience in precast concrete is preferred but we are willing to train dedicated candidates with prior construction, manufacturing, or general labor experience who want to work hard, be a part of a growing team and build a career in our industry.

Essential Functions:

• Read plans and accurately create forms with close tolerance to specifications as needed using appropriate materials and tools
• Safely and skillfully operate hammer, measuring tape, and other tools necessary for the construction of precast products.
• Keep work area clean and well organized.
• Identify need for new tools, hardware, lumber and other materials necessary for completion of projects.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations, including the use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Ability to assemble forms, cut and tie rebar, place castings into forms, pour concrete, finish concrete.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience in the construction field is preferred.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret shop drawings and plans.
• Working knowledge of construction-related math.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to accept and follow directions as provided by supervisors and ask questions when needed.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 100 lbs. with assistive devices.
• Ability to work in extreme weather, including but not limited to high heat, low temperature, and high sun environments.
• Ability to operate tools required to complete construction projects.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and kneel as required to construct precast products.
• Ability to be on your feet 8 or more hours a day.