What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concrete Production Laborer position at Fabcon?
Purpose/Scope
Perform production labor work necessary to assist with the manufacture of high-quality concrete products including, but not limited to, wall panels, highway traffic barriers, columns, and sound walls.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate jackhammer, forklift, bobcat
- Follow appropriate work instructions to clean and upkeep all equipment
- Cut and install wood block outs
- Set up equipment used for casting bands and finishes
- Proper placement of concrete on the bed to match the piece drawings
- Monitor bed heat at computer
- Lay out the bed with the proper dimensions on each piece drawing and for the overall length of the bed
- Set up the bed according to the specs on piece drawings including all form side reveals and bottom steel/plates
- Responsible for washing exposed aggregate (panels/full beds)
- Responsible for correct dunnage placement of finished product in yard
- Grind ends of panels
- Grind clean pallet of bed
- Scrape clean side forms and chamfer and oil
- Correctly set clamp/hook-ups to panel
- Dedication to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency
- Responsible for calling attention to any problems with finish
- Compliance to the “Fabcon Way” – “Every single day a little better than the day before”
Basic Qualifications
Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to read tape measure, cast book and blue prints
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to operate machinery safely
- Ability to work extensive overtime when required
- Trouble shooting skills
- Knowledge of concrete mixes
- Mathematical aptitude
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Physical Requirements
Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection
Work Environment
Plant/Yard: Alll types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways