Production Team Member

Knife River - PressTress, Inc.; Newman Lake (WA); On-site; USD 66,449,000 - 91,550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Job summary

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company with a modern, safety-focused facility in Newman Lake, WA. As a Precast Concrete Manufacturing Technician, you will work hands-on to produce high-quality precast products for critical infrastructure, with training, tools, and support provided for growth and advancement.

This role offers a Pay for Skills program, clear career growth paths, and a team-first culture in a controlled environment, with full-time work and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic math skills and ability to read and use a tape measure.
• Willingness to learn and operate basic hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Setting up molds and assembling rebar cages.
• Pouring, finishing, and inspecting precast concrete products.
• Operating hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices.
• Safely operating mobile equipment and cranes.
• Working around suspended loads and high-tension strand.
• Accessing scaffolding and elevated work platforms.
• Supporting general labor tasks and special projects as needed.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team communication

Basic math & tape measure

Tool handling

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Cranes

Job description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

Most jobs just fill your time. This job builds something that lasts -including your future.

As a Precast Concrete Manufacturing Technician, you'll work in a modern, safetyfocused manufacturing facility producing highquality precast concrete products used in critical infrastructure and communities. This is handson, skilldriven work where attention to detail, teamwork, and craftsmanship matter-and where your growth is directly tied to higher pay and advancement.

Bring the drive. We'll provide the training, tools, and opportunity.

Why This Job Stands Out

• Pay for Skills Program - Learn more, earn more. Skill progression directly drives pay increases.
• Career Growth - Clear advancement paths, regular evaluations, and extensive onthejob training.
• Modern Manufacturing Facility - Precast production using cuttingedge equipment in a controlled environment.
• TeamFirst Culture - Work alongside people who take pride in doing quality work the right way.
• Stability & Benefits - Fulltime, consistent work with excellent benefits.

What You’ll Do

• Setting up molds and assembling rebar cages
• Pouring, finishing, and inspecting precast concrete products
• Operating hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices
• Safely operating mobile equipment and cranes
• Working around suspended loads and hightension strand
• Accessing scaffolding and elevated work platforms
• Supporting general labor tasks and special projects as needed

This is a SafetySensitive role performed in an industrial manufacturing environment with large equipment and suspended loads.

Required skills and abilities

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a team
• Basic math skills and ability to read and use a tape measure
• Willingness to learn and operate basic hand and power tools

Preferred (but not required)

• Experience in precast concrete, construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, climbing, reaching, and movement throughout the workday
• Lifting may be required (assistance provided when needed)
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

This role is ideal for individuals who want more than a paycheck -those who want to learn specialized precast manufacturing skills, increase their earning potential, and grow into a longterm career. If you take pride in quality, safety, and teamwork, you'll do well here.

Location: Newman Lake, WA
Schedule: FullTime | OnSite
Pay Range: $23.19 - $31.95 per hour + excellent benefits
(Final pay is based on skills, experience, location, and qualifications)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put your Skills to Work with Us!

• Air Force:
  Pavements and Construction Equipment Helper
  Pavements and Construction Equipment Apprentice
  Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman
  Pavements and Construction Equipment Craftsman
• Army:
  Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator
• Coast Guard:
  Builder-Concrete
• Navy:
  Conduction-man
• Marines:
  Basic Engineer, Construction, And Equipment Marine