Production Crew Member

Gainey's Concrete Products•Holden, LA

1d•$19 - $19

About The Position

The Production Crew Member is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing high-quality precast concrete structures. The role includes preparing and assembling molds, reinforcement, hole formers, and lifting hardware; producing and finishing concrete structures to engineered drawings; maintaining equipment and a clean work area; and loading and unloading products. Forklift and overhead crane operation may be performed when certified and as directed by a supervisor. The employee must complete a 7-year background check and pre-employment drug testing; any job offer is based on the results.

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Thorough understanding of, or ability to quickly learn about, the project or product being developed.
Self-motivated, positive attitude, helpfulness, and strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work physically in a precast concrete manufacturing plant.
Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include near and distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to complete a 7-year background check.
Must undergo pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

Accurately use a tape measure to the ¼ inch and read and understand production and CAD drawings.
Set up molds using measurements from production plans, including assembling and placing reinforcement steel, hole formers, and lifting hardware.
Measure distances required by layout and plans using rebar and wire mesh.
Frequently use common construction hand tools.
Open molds and disassemble them from the concrete structure using hardware.
Clean molds and prepare them for reinforcement; after stripping, scrape oil and debris from the outer doors and inner core of steel molds.
Apply form oil lightly, neatly, and evenly so concrete can be stripped easily.
Build custom molds capable of withstanding concrete form pressure and producing structures according to engineered drawings.
Clean the work area at the end of the day, dispose of trash properly, store materials and equipment, and keep the area free of debris.
Follow the piece checklist when setting up molds, including assembling and placing steel reinforcing, hole formers, and lifting hardware.
Finish concrete by ensuring the top surface is level, the casting is correctly located, and excess concrete is removed from mold sides.
Identify critical components of molds and tools in the production area.
Notify Quality Control when the checklist is complete, listen to inspection feedback, and make necessary corrections. Do not close a mold before Quality Control has completed its inspections.
Eliminate waste and keep cost-effective operations in mind.
Operate a forklift and overhead crane if certified and as directed by a supervisor.
Understand product weights and use proper rigging.
Complete the daily checklist for all equipment before using it.
Load and unload precast products in assigned storage areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.