Form Setter (Travel)

ORION•Dallas, TX

16h

About The Position

The Form Setter builds and sets forms made of wood, metal, vinyl, and other materials according to customer plans and specifications. The role includes driving stakes and using nails and other fasteners to secure forms. Form Setters construct and align forms for concrete structures and pier foundations, set anchor bolts, estimate concrete quantities and mixes, interpret blueprints and survey stakes, and perform concrete placement, finishing, and repair work. The position supports drilling operations when needed, assists and trains other foundation employees, maintains work records and reports, and cares for the equipment and tools used on the job. Employees are expected to uphold Orion’s values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity, follow applicable laws and company procedures, protect confidential information, and help maintain a safe workplace. The role requires flexibility to work varying shifts and long days of 8–12 hours. Weekend work and additional hours may occur based on production needs and at the Supervisor’s discretion. Work may involve changing weather and site conditions, physical activity, and required personal protective equipment. An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered.

Requirements

At least three years of experience finishing concrete structures and pier foundations, setting steel preformed forming systems, and pouring concrete.
Ability to work amid changing weather and site conditions.
Ability to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and perform similar activities as needed.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive management.
Ability to remain calm during emergencies, respond appropriately as directed, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Build, erect, and align forms for concrete structures and pier foundations using preformed forming systems.
Set anchor bolts for drilled pier foundations.
Estimate concrete quantities and appropriate mixes.
Interpret blueprints, read survey stakes, and calculate areas and volumes.
Spread concrete to the specified depth and workable consistency.
Roughly level and shape concrete surfaces.
Remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces using a power grinder or other tools.
Mix cement using a concrete mixing machine.
Assist other workers and the foreman as necessary.
Mentor and train other foundation employees.
Complete and maintain work records and field paperwork, and generate reports.
Support the drilling process when necessary.
Operate equipment and tools required for the job, which may include cement mixing machines, power trowels, small mechanical hoists, and surveying and measuring equipment and instruments.
Maintain equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use.
Follow safety responsibilities, applicable laws and regulations, and company policies and procedures; report violations promptly.
Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
Maintain confidentiality of company confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested by immediate supervision.