Underground Precast Technician

INW Precast; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

INW Precast in Newman Lake, WA is seeking an Underground Precast Technician to assist with daily setup of production beds and forms and to support the production of high quality precast products.

You will read shop drawings, set up forms, install rebar, operate vibrators, and help with pouring, finishing, and shipping preparation. This is a full-time, hourly position with starting wage $22/hr DOE.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Carpentry and/or concrete finishing experience; 1+ years in precast environment (a plus).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following safety procedures.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand shop drawings.
• Set up, strip, and change over precast beds and base forms.
• Install rebar, wire, insulation, lifters, and perimeters; caulk formwork when needed.
• Assist in concrete pouring, vibration, patching, and finishing as necessary.
• Maintain clean work area and assist in inventory procedures.

Skills

Shop drawings

Precast experience

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Overhead crane

Core machine

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Location: INW Precast - 5204 N Starr Rd, Newman Lake, WA 99025

Status: Full-Time, Hourly | Starting Wage: $22/hr DOE

The Underground Precast Technician assists with the daily set up of production beds and forms to produce high quality, finished products. Assists in the production of precast products and forms by performing assigned duties.

Essential Functions

• Must have the ability to read and understand shop drawings.
• Assists in the set-up, stripping, and changeover of precast production beds and base forms for different products as required.
• Set end gates, block-out plates, reveals, dovetail, and false walls. Remove screws from end gates, block-outs, etc.
• Install rebar and wire, insulation, lifters, and pick holes.
• Layout and install rebar. Set and tie rebar.
• Caulk the formwork when needed.
• Assist in concrete pouring, screening, oiling, and spraying retardant. Assist in patching finished concrete products, as necessary.
• Use the vibrator to vibrate concrete.
• Assist in cleaning procedures for all production beds and forms.
• Assist in inventory procedures when necessary.
• Limited ability to work on various production lines
• Operate battery-powered and other small hand tools.
• With proper training, operate overhead crane when necessary.
• Operate core machine and construct flow channels.
• Assist in the layout of dunnage on trailers for placement of finished products for shipping.
• Maintains clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment. Performs other routine duties.
• Must work within the attendance policy guidelines.
• Ability to certify on forklift operation, previous experience preferred

Requirements

• High Diploma or Equivalent.
• Carpentry and/or concrete finishing experience; 1+ years’ experience in a precast environment, a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while following safety procedures
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force.