Form Setter

Position Summary

This position is accountable for building and setting forms made of wood, metal, vinyl, and other materials in accordance with customer specifications (plans). The Form Setter drives wooden and metal stakes with a sledgehammer and hammers or screws nails and other fasteners to secure the forms. The incumbent must have the ability and flexibility to work varying shifts and long hours (8-12 hours). Weekend work and extra hours occur according to production needs and at the discretion of the Supervisor. The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, most importantly with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

Specific Responsibilities

• Buils, erects, and aligns forms for various concrete structures and pier foundations utilizing preformed forming systems.
• Performs the setting of anchor bolts for drilled pier foundations.
• Estimates concrete quantities and appropriate mixes.
• Interprets blueprints and reads survey stakes and calculates areas and volumes.
• Spreads concrete to specified depth and workable consistency.
• Performs rough leveling and shaping of concrete surfaces.
• Removes rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces using power grinder, etc.
• Mixes cement using concrete mixing machine.
• Provides assistance to other workers and foreman as necessary.
• Mentors and trains other foundation employees.
• Completes and maintains work records, field paperwork, and generates reports.
• Supports drilling process when necessary.
• Operates all equipment and tools required to do each job which may include cement mixing machines, power trowels, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and instruments.
• Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use.

Position Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience finishing concrete structures and pier foundations, setting steel preformed forming systems, and pouring concrete is required.
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• In addition, the incumbent must:
• Be able to work in constant change in weather and site conditions.
• Be able to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and other similar activities as needed.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
• The incumbent must possess the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management including corporate and executive.
• The incumbent must remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.
• The incumbent must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.

Compensation & Benefits

• An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered.
• Benefit plans include:
• Medical, including Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Growth & Development

• Candidate Response Qualified applicants should apply through the company career page: https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com/about-us/careers-at-orion

EEO Statement

• The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law.