Wood/Foam Shop Laborer

Description

Reports to: Wood Shop Foreman

Position Summary: This position is responsible for creating wood and foam forms by following blue print drawing specifications. Laborers will be required to cut foam forms using a CNC Machine that will be used in creating precast concrete forms, columns and beams.

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

• Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
• Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability. 
• Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
• Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability:

Production

• Support development & execution of Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the most efficient use of labor and materials on the line
• Assist Foreman in identification of variance to daily plan 
• Support cross-training of employees 
• Support communication, including start-of-day meetings, to understand expectations and provide feedback
• Communicate with crew and Forman
• Understand & accomplish daily tasks assigned by the Foreman
• Produce & promote Quality at the Source
• Responsible for tools and machinery in your area
• Notify appropriate personnel of issues requiring maintenance work orders to be issued
• Focused on approaching zero quality variance

Safety

• Identify, understand, & report safety hazards, poor behavior and unsafe actions immediately
• Daily 5S compliance
• Review work areas w/Foreman
• Participate in safety program and training 
• Understand & abide by company policies relative to safety training

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must be able to read a tape measure and understand and follow blue print drawings. 
• Applicants must be able to stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. 

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Experience in the Precast Industry desired but not required.  

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer