Production Laborers (Night Shift)

Fabcon; Pleasanton (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon in the Midwest is seeking a hands-on role in the plant to support essential duties on the concrete bed line. You will operate jackhammer, forklift, and bobcat, read blueprints, and set up equipment according to piece drawings to ensure accurate bed formations.

You must be able to work overtime, communicate effectively with teammates, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while meeting first-time quality standards. The position offers steady full-time hours in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read tape measure, cast book and blueprints.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to operate machinery safely.
• Ability to work extensive overtime when required.
• Trouble shooting skills.
• Knowledge of concrete mixes.
• Mathematical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate jackhammer, forklift, bobcat.
• Follow appropriate work instructions to clean and upkeep all equipment.
• Cut and install wood block outs.
• Set up equipment used for casting bands and finishes.
• Proper placement of concrete on the bed to match the piece drawings.
• Monitor bed heat at computer.
• Lay out the bed with the proper dimensions on each piece drawing and for the overall length of the bed.
• Set up the bed according to the specs on piece drawings including all form side reveals and bottom steel/plates.
• Responsible for washing exposed aggregate (panels/full beds).
• Responsible for correct dunnage placement of finished product in yard.
• Grind ends of panels.
• Grind clean pallet of bed.
• Scrape clean side forms and chamfer and oil.
• Correctly set clamp/hook-ups to panel.
• Dedication to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency.
• Responsible for calling attention to any problems with finish.
• Compliance to the “Fabcon Way” – “Every single day a little better than the day before”

Skills

Tape measure reading

Blueprints

Communication

Teamwork

Machinery operation safety

Overtime willingness

Troubleshooting

Concrete mixes knowledge

Mathematical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate jackhammer, forklift, bobcat
• Follow appropriate work instructions to clean and upkeep all equipment
• Cut and install wood block outs
• Set up equipment used for casting bands and finishes
• Proper placement of concrete on the bed to match the piece drawings
• Monitor bed heat at computer
• Lay out the bed with the proper dimensions on each piece drawing and for the overall length of the bed
• Set up the bed according to the specs on piece drawings including all form side reveals and bottom steel/plates
• Responsible for washing exposed aggregate (panels/full beds)
• Responsible for correct dunnage placement of finished product in yard
• Grind ends of panels
• Grind clean pallet of bed
• Scrape clean side forms and chamfer and oil
• Correctly set clamp/hook-ups to panel
• Dedication to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency
• Responsible for calling attention to any problems with finish
• Compliance to the “Fabcon Way” – “Every single day a little better than the day before”

Other Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read tape measure, cast book and blueprints
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to operate machinery safely
• Ability to work extensive overtime when required
• Trouble shooting skills
• Knowledge of concrete mixes
• Mathematical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection

Work Environment:

• Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways