HARDWARE ASSEMBLER

Wells Concrete • New Braunfels, TX

73d

About The Position

The Hardware Assembler assists in the fabrication and assembly of all mounting hangers and embed placement devices for locating and suspending plates and embeds over and in precast panel formwork prior to casting. This role is essential in ensuring that all components are properly prepared and organized for the casting process.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• On-the-job training is offered.
• Some rebar or construction experience is preferred.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs., occasionally.
• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently.
• Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Operate forklift to deliver plates.
• Use drill presses, chop saws, hand drills, post-tension jack, screw guns, and grinder.
• Maintain a clean work area, organized and clear of any tripping hazards.
• Fabricate hangers/holders for all embeds to ensure they can be placed/held in the proper locations in or over the mold.
• Deliver hangers/holders with embeds attached to the table where the precast panel will be cast.
• Ensure all pallets delivered to the tables are clearly marked.
• Set chucks on/cut post-tension cables.
• Cut aircraft cables with a grinder.
• Cut threaded rod for lifter bolts.
• Remove concrete from the wood holders.
• Clean and prepare lifter cups and lifters.
• Keep track of lifter/foam quantities.
• Prepare panel hardware according to the blueprint.
• Fix possible hardware errors on the tables.
• Ensure the hardware list is complete for the panels.
• General cleaning of the hardware department (weeds, garbage, broken pallets).
• Read and interpret shop tickets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Wellness Incentives
• Paid holidays
• Flex spending for medical and daycare
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefit Plan
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED