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ABOUT THE JOB:The Builder II is responsible for producing a variety of precast concrete products in accordance with established safety, quality, and production standards. This position performs intermediate-level building and forming duties and is expected to complete standard production tasks with limited supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Set up and assemble steel forms for precast concrete products according to established specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, production drawings, and basic specifications. Measure, cut, place, and tie rebar and steel mesh according to production requirements. Prepare forms and properly position reinforcing steel, inserts, embeds, and other required components. Assist with pouring, finishing, stripping, reworking, and patching concrete products. Inspect work during the building process to help ensure products meet established quality requirements.
Safely operate forklifts and other industrial equipment as trained and authorized. Properly use hand tools, power tools, saws, grinders, air tools, and other production equipment. Identify basic production or quality concerns and communicate them to the appropriate team member or supervisor. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and perform general housekeeping duties. Work effectively as part of a team and assist in other production areas as needed.
Follow all company safety procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and established production processes. Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of precast concrete production and form-building processes. Ability to read and interpret standard blueprints, CAD drawings, measurements, and production specifications.
Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure and perform basic production-related math. Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, saws, grinders, and air tools. Ability to perform standard Builder duties with limited supervision. Ability to recognize basic quality concerns and seek assistance when necessary. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established production procedures.
Good teamwork and communication skills. Ability to safely operate forklifts and other required equipment after appropriate training and authorization. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Previous experience in precast concrete, construction, manufacturing, or a related production environment preferred. Previous experience working with hand tools, power tools, saws, air tools, and grinders preferred.
Experience reading blueprints, CAD drawings, or production drawings preferred. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Close Supervision: The incumbent is assigned duties according to specified procedures and receives detailed instructions. Work is checked frequently Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be meet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work. Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Physical Activity Over 2/3 of the time Stooping: Positions self to 90 degrees Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another Up to 2/3 of the time: Kneeling/Crouching: Position self to move items, pick up tools and cleaning up work area Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to use hand tools Communicating: E