Form Setter (Travel)

Orion•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Form Setter builds and sets forms made of wood, metal, vinyl, and other materials according to customer plans. The role involves constructing and aligning forms for concrete structures and pier foundations, setting anchor bolts, and supporting concrete placement and finishing. The position requires flexibility to work changing 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 Form Setter supports Orion’s core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity. The employee is responsible for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others encountered. They must stop work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed, comply with applicable laws and company policies, and report violations promptly. The role also includes maintaining confidentiality of company information, supporting other workers and the foreman, mentoring and training foundation employees, and completing work records and reports. The employee must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and respond appropriately to emergencies.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in concrete structural construction, including finishing concrete structures and pier foundations and setting steel preformed forming systems.
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 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.
Ability to remain calm during emergencies, respond appropriately to the circumstances and management direction, and evacuate the work area promptly when necessary.
Commitment to observing safety responsibilities and actively helping maintain 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.
Drive wooden and metal stakes and use nails and other fasteners to secure forms.
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 specified depth and workable consistency.
Rough-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, including cement mixing machines, power trowels, small mechanical hoists, and surveying and measuring equipment and instruments.
Maintain equipment and tools to support their long-lasting use.
Maintain personal safety and help protect coworkers and others; stop work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures, and promptly report violations.
Maintain confidentiality of company confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information.
Perform other duties assigned or requested by immediate supervision, including certification or safety training and procedure review.