Detailer

PDM • Des Moines, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Employees will add final touches to precast concrete products before they leave the facility for the construction site.
Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:
Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Requirements

• Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs., crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours.
• This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in the Precast Industry desired but not required

Responsibilities

• Support development & execution of Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the most efficient use of labor and materials
• Assist Foreman in identification of variance to daily plan
• Support cross-training of employees
• Support communication, including start-of-day meetings, to understand expectations and provide feedback
• Communicate with crew and Forman
• Understand & accomplish daily tasks assigned by the Foreman
• Notify appropriate personnel of issues requiring maintenance work orders to be issued
• Complete final finish on poured concrete production, using power tools and hand tools.
• Patch and blend structural concrete, working with many different raw materials.
• Prepare finished product for shipment and repair issues.
• Smooth and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete.
• Remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, and patch holes.
• May be required to use pressure washer and/or sandblasting equipment.
• Identify, understand, & report safety hazards, poor behavior and unsafe actions immediately
• Daily 5S compliance
• Review work areas w/Foreman
• Participate in safety program and training
• Understand & abide by company policies relative to safety training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED