Form Setter (Travel)

Orion•Dallas, TX

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 position constructs and aligns forms for concrete structures and pier foundations, sets anchor bolts, estimates concrete quantities and mixes, interprets blueprints and survey stakes, and performs concrete placement, finishing, and surface repair. The Form Setter may also support drilling operations, assist and train coworkers, maintain equipment and tools, and complete field records and reports. The role requires flexibility to work varying shifts and long hours of 8–12 hours. Weekend work and additional hours may occur based on production needs and at the Supervisor’s discretion. The employee is expected to follow company safety and compliance requirements, protect confidential company information, and support Orion’s values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity.

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 constantly 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 job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other equipment required by the work and location.
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 and respond appropriately as directed by the circumstances and Safety Representative or other management personnel.
Ability to evacuate the work area in a timely manner during an emergency.
Commitment to observe and fulfill safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace.

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.
Rough-level and shape concrete surfaces.
Remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces using power grinders and other tools.
Mix cement using concrete mixing machines.
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 equipment and tools, including cement mixing machines, power trowels, small mechanical hoists, and surveying and measuring equipment and instruments.
Maintain equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use.
Maintain confidentiality of company confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others encountered.
Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures, and promptly report violations.
Perform other duties assigned or requested by immediate supervision, including certification training, safety training, and procedure review.