Form Setter

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 secures forms using nails and other fasteners. The role requires flexibility to work varying shifts (8-12 hours), including weekends and overtime as needed. The incumbent must support Orion’s guiding beliefs and core values: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, all built on Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Builds, erects, and aligns forms for various concrete structures and pier foundations using preformed forming systems.
• Sets anchor bolts for drilled pier foundations.
• Estimates concrete quantities and appropriate mixes.
• Interprets blueprints, 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 grinders.
• Mixes cement using concrete mixing machines.
• Assists other workers and the foreman as necessary.
• Mentors and trains other foundation employees.
• Completes and maintains work records, field paperwork, and generates reports.
• Supports the drilling process when necessary.
• Operates equipment and tools including cement mixing machines, power trowels, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment.
• Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers; authorized to stop work if unsafe conditions are observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.
• Reports violations of laws, regulations, or Company policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including certification training and safety training.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience finishing concrete structures, setting steel preformed forming systems, and pouring concrete.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to work in varying weather and site conditions.
• Able to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach as needed.
• Must observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to termination.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes.
• Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management.
• Must remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as directed.
• Capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner during emergencies.

Benefits

• 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 leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement
• Pre-tax health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Career growth and development opportunities