Precast Laborer

Job Title: Precaster

Job Description

The precaster assembles metal forms and participates in the full manufacturing process of precast and pre-stressed concrete products, including slabs, stairs, beams, and custom components. This role involves cleaning and preparing molds, pouring and finishing concrete, and supporting various production activities in a fast-paced, physically demanding shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal forms for molding reinforced concrete slabs, stairs, beams, and other precast products.
• Clean, prepare, and inspect molds and forms before each pour to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Pour concrete into forms, ensuring proper filling, consolidation, and leveling of concrete castings.
• Finish concrete surfaces using appropriate tools and techniques to meet quality and specification standards.
• Frequently climb or hop in and out of narrow forms that are approximately 5–6 feet tall while maintaining safety and awareness.
• Read and understand the production schedule and adhere to required time frames and daily targets.
• Assist with the setup of concrete forms, including positioning, bracing, and preparing reinforcement as needed.
• Assist with stripping and removing concrete forms after curing, ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently.
• Use hand tools and power tools to support form assembly, adjustment, and general production tasks.
• Support general production activities related to precast and pre-stressed concrete manufacturing across multiple zones.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and participate in housekeeping duties throughout the shop.
• Work collaboratively with a crew of 5–10 people, communicating clearly to coordinate tasks and maintain workflow.
• Follow all safety procedures and use equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, stretching, and climbing for extended periods.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to frequently climb in and out of narrow forms that are approximately 5–6 feet tall.
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, kneel, stretch, and climb for extended periods of time in a production environment.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16 of an inch.
• Proficiency in using hand tools for construction and concrete-related tasks.
• Proficiency in using power tools safely and effectively in a production or construction setting.
• Basic familiarity with concrete work, including handling, placing, and general labor tasks.
• Ability to read and follow a production schedule and adhere to time frames.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with concrete finishing tools and techniques.
• Experience in construction, precast production, or general labor in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints or drawings.
• Carpentry or woodworking skills, especially related to building or modifying forms.
• Experience using heavy equipment such as overhead cranes.
• Reliable, cooperative work style with a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others.
• Willingness to follow instructions, take initiative, and contribute to a drama-free, team-oriented environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a long-established, family-owned organization with a strong presence in the Inland Northwest and a deep commitment to its workforce. The company offers 100% paid health benefits for employees and a 401(k) plan with a generous 6% match, supporting both your immediate well-being and long-term financial security. The culture emphasizes being a premier employer, with a cleaner, more organized environment, strong teamwork, positive attitudes, holiday bonuses, gifts, and recognition. You will have access to a clear career path with four defined levels of promotion, each tied to new responsibilities and pay increases, as well as opportunities to move into areas such as maintenance, welding, and quality control.

Work Environment

This role is based at a precast concrete manufacturing facility that produces burial vaults, stairways, septic and water tanks, manholes, storm and sewer drainage components, retaining walls, park restrooms, light pole bases, and custom concrete projects. You will work primarily indoors on the production floor as part of a crew of approximately 5–10 people, within a larger workforce of about 150 employees. The shop is large with open doors and consists of six different production zones, each using different skills and concrete mixes. The environment is physically demanding, hot at times, and dirty, with concrete dust and splatter common throughout the work area. You will regularly use hand tools, power tools, concrete finishing tools, and may work around overhead cranes and other heavy equipment while wearing appropriate work attire suitable for a rugged, industrial setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, WA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.