Form Setter (Travel)

About the role

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 role supports Orion’s guiding beliefs and core values centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, with Integrity as the foundation.

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 or similar tools.
• 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 such as cement mixing machines, power trowels, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment.
• Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use.
• Adheres to confidentiality requirements by not disclosing proprietary or trade secret information.

Employee Safety and Compliance

• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work if an unsafe condition or situation is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies; reports violations promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including certification training, safety training, and procedure reviews.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience in concrete structural construction, finishing concrete structures, pier foundations, and setting steel preformed forming systems.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work in varying weather and site conditions.
• Physical ability to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach as needed.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize 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.

Schedule

Flexibility to work varying shifts and long hours (8-12 hours), including weekends and extra hours as needed based on production demands.