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Ameron Pole Products Production/Plant Laborer

Ameron Pole Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arcosa, Inc (NYSE: ACA), puts its industry's best minds and more than 50 years of experience to work to help our customers build successful projects. We have the people, capabilities, and vision to serve the needs of the significant and evolving industries support. At Ameron, our products include pre-stressed, spun-cast concrete and round tapered steel poles that service the commercial & industrial, transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). municipal, intermodal & utility markets.

The Production/Plant Laborer is responsible for supporting safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment regulated by OSHA standards. This role includes operating and maintaining equipment, performing manual labor, assisting skilled workers, and ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and production requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Operate and monitor plant machinery and equipment such as loaders, forklifts, powered hand tools, stress jack, button machine, and overhead cranes.
• Perform and assist with production tasks such as fabrication, demolding, finishing, grinding, assembly, and material handling.
• Conduct basic routine maintenance, inspections, and service of equipment, document discrepancies and report issues to supervisors.
• Perform general manual labor tasks including lifting, pulling, carrying, sweeping, cleaning, and moving materials.
• Monitor production flow, process parameters, and equipment performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Assist in troubleshooting and perform basic adjustments or minor repairs on equipment.
• Operate mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, front-end loaders, cranes, bobcats) to move materials, products, and supplies.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas including outside material storage areas/yards, and production floors.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and safety committees/initiatives.
• Train, guide, and assist co-workers as needed.
• Perform inventory counts, track supplies (PPE, water, tools), and submit requests when needed.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, production manuals, and work instructions.
• Follow all company principles, safety rules, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment; 3 years preferred for advanced plant roles.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, and other mobile/heavy equipment is preferred but not required.
• Basic mechanical knowledge; ability to use hand tools, grinders, valves, and switches.
• Ability to read or learn to read blueprints, fabrication drawings, and verify dimensional requirements.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) required for material calculations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong dependability and attendance.

Preferred Behaviors:

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Preferred Motivations:

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Preferred Education: High School or better.

Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment. Basic mechanical knowledge; ability to use hand tools, grinders, valves, and switches. Ability to read or learn to read blueprints, fabrication drawings, and verify dimensional requirements. Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) required for material calculations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong dependability and attendance

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