Production Crew Member

Gainey•Holden, LA

17h

About The Position

The Production Crew Member is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing high-quality precast concrete structures. The role involves preparing and assembling molds and reinforcement, finishing concrete, maintaining production equipment and work areas, and ensuring products are made according to drawings and checklists. The employee must notify Quality Control when checklists are complete and must not close a mold until Quality Control has completed its inspection. Forklift and overhead crane operation may be performed if the employee is certified and directed by a supervisor. Gainey's is a Louisiana and Gulf Coast custom precast concrete company whose mission is to provide thoughtful solutions to civil engineering challenges through innovative design and manufacturing. The company describes its core values as Integrity, Quality, Passion, Reliability, and Innovation. Applicants must be able to complete a seven-year background check and pre-employment drug testing; any job offer is based on the results of those checks. Gainey's is an equal-opportunity employer and states that it does not tolerate discrimination on protected grounds.

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 the ability to quickly learn about, the project or product being developed.
Self-motivated, positive attitude, helpful, and strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to accurately use a tape measure to the ¼-inch and read and understand production and CAD drawings.
Physical ability to work in a precast concrete manufacturing plant.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Complete a seven-year background check and pre-employment drug testing; any job offer is based on the results.

Responsibilities

Accurately use a tape measure to the ¼-inch and read and understand production and CAD drawings.
Set up molds according to layouts, plans, piece checklists, and engineered drawings, including assembling and placing reinforcement steel, rebar, wire mesh, hole formers, and lifting hardware.
Use common construction hand tools and identify critical components of molds and tools in the production area.
Open molds and disassemble them from concrete structures; clean molds and prepare them to receive reinforcement.
After stripping a concrete structure, 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 able to withstand concrete form pressure and produce structures according to engineered drawings.
Finish concrete so the top surface is level, the casting is correctly positioned, and excess concrete is removed from mold sides.
Notify Quality Control when the checklist is complete, listen to feedback, and make necessary corrections; do not close molds before QC inspection.
Eliminate waste and keep cost-effective operations in mind.
Operate a forklift and overhead crane when certified and as directed by a supervisor; understand product weights and use proper rigging.
Complete daily equipment checklists before using equipment.
Load and unload precast products in assigned storage areas.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.