Production Crew

PDM•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Job Overview: Produce high quality precast concrete panels that meet engineering specifications. Adhere to PDM’s Core Values: Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities. Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability. Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency. Innovation: We embrace growth and change. Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.

Requirements

Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge and Skills: Experience in the Precast Industry and/or construction desired but not required.
Physical: Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

Responsibilities

Carry out the daily production plan as communicated by Right Hand Man, Foreman or Plant Manager
Complete tasks related to panel production
Clean and maintains production bed.
Install rebar and strand
Pour and finishes concrete
Strip out panels after completion
Patch and repair panels as needed
Maintain and improve housekeeping to ensure a safe and productive workplace on an hour by hour, day by day basis
Complete daily preventive maintenance tasks as assigned, including tool maintenance
Support development & execution of Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the most efficient use of labor and materials on the line
Assist Foreman in identification of variance to daily plan
Support cross-training of employees
Produce & promote Quality at the Source
Responsible for tools and machinery in your area
Notify appropriate personnel of issues requiring maintenance work orders to be issued
Learn & understand company safety policies and procedures and promote compliance.
Support the PDM Objectives of being Low Cost Producer and High Quality Provider.
Focus on increasing productivity and lowering material cost while maintaining expected levels of quality & communication with superiors.
Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability.
Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance.
Adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
Identify, understand, & report safety hazards, poor behavior and unsafe actions immediately
Report ALL accidents to the Plant Manager immediately and completes an incident report
Daily 5S compliance
Review work areas w/Foreman
Participate in safety program and training
Understand & abide by company policies relative to safety training
Focused on approaching zero quality variance
If quality error occurs, assist in determining the root cause and ensure that root cause is eliminated to prevent recurrence