Form Setter

Orion•Tampa, FL

22h

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 constructing and aligning forms for concrete structures and pier foundations, setting anchor bolts, estimating concrete quantities and mixes, and carrying out concrete placement and finishing tasks. The employee may also support drilling operations, maintain tools and equipment, complete field paperwork, and assist, mentor, and train other foundation employees. The position 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. The Form Setter is expected to uphold Orion’s values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity; comply with applicable laws and company policies; protect confidential company information; and take responsibility for personal and workplace safety, including stopping work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed. The employee must be able to work in changing weather and site conditions and perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The position requires appropriate use of personal protective equipment and the ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and evacuate the work area when necessary. An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, insurance, retirement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and career growth and development.

Requirements

At least three years of experience finishing concrete structures and pier foundations, setting steel preformed forming systems, and pouring concrete.
Ability to work in changing weather and site conditions.
Ability to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and perform similar physical activities as needed.
Ability to perform the essential 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 and respond appropriately during emergencies.
Ability to evacuate the work area in a timely manner in an emergency.
Ability and flexibility to work varying shifts and 8–12-hour days; weekends and extra hours may be required according to production needs and at the Supervisor’s discretion.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Build, erect, and align forms for concrete structures and pier foundations using preformed forming systems.
Drive wooden and metal stakes and secure forms with nails and other fasteners.
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 concrete spots using power grinders or similar 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 required tools and equipment, which may include cement mixing machines, power trowels, small mechanical hoists, and surveying and measuring equipment and instruments.
Maintain tools and equipment to ensure long-lasting use.
Maintain the confidentiality of company information.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others encountered at work.
Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures, and promptly report violations.
Perform other duties assigned or requested by immediate supervision, including certification or safety training and procedure review.
Wear and properly use personal protective equipment required for the work and location.
Remain calm during emergencies, respond as directed, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner when necessary.