General Laborer - Spray-Up Technician (1st Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Concast Inc. is a leading precast concrete manufacturer with more than 50 years of industry experience. We produce high-quality concrete products that support essential infrastructure projects nationwide, including utility and transportation components. Our company is built on a strong foundation of safety, quality, teamwork, and long-term stability.

What We Offer

• Starting Pay: $28.00 per hour
• Stable & Growing Company: Trusted for over 50 years with a strong future
• First-Shift Schedule: Predictable Monday-Friday, first-shift hours to support a work-life balance
• Hands-On Manufacturing Work: Build real products that support communities
• Team-Focused Environment: Safety and teamwork come first
• Career Growth: Training provided with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Strong hourly wages, excellent benefits, and job security

Position Summary

Concast is seeking a dependable and experienced General Laborer - Spray-Up Technician to join our growing manufacturing team in Zumbrota, MN. This is a hands-on, first-shift manufacturing position supporting precast concrete production, including preparing forms, spraying concrete, stripping finished products, and supporting daily production activities. Candidates should have prior experience in manufacturing, construction, concrete production, or a related general labor environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented production setting.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM
• First shift
• Overtime as needed to support production schedules

What You'll Do

Production & Concrete Spray-Up Operations

• Prepare and set up steel forms for concrete spray operations (oil forms, square ends, position molds)
• Operate spray guns and roll out concrete during the concrete spray-up process
• Strip finished products from forms and clean molds for reuse
• Start, stop, and fill pumps; troubleshoot basic equipment issues
• Shovel or load raw materials (sand, cement, fiberglass) into hoppers or containers

Safety & Quality

• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality and accuracy
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and properly maintained equipment

Teamwork & Production Support

• Work with team members to meet daily production goals
• Operate forklifts as needed to move forms and materials (training provided)
• Support additional production tasks as assigned by supervisors

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, concrete production, or related general labor
• Forklift experience a plus (paid training available)
• Reliable, safety-minded, and willing to learn
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active throughout the shift
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Regular bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching
• Comfortable working around moving equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment

Pay & Benefits

Starting Pay: $28.00 per hour

Benefits Include

• $0 Employee Payroll Contribution: Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, and Basic Life insurance are provided with no employee payroll deduction
• Additional coverage options including HSA, Vision, Accident, Hospital, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off starting Day One, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional Resources and Incentives available! 

Apply Today

At Concast, you’re not just working a job—you’re helping build products that support critical infrastructure across the country. If you’re looking for a first-shift manufacturing role with competitive pay, strong benefits, and long-term growth opportunities, we encourage you to apply today. Located in Zumbrota, this position may be a great fit for candidates commuting from Rochester, Red Wing, Pine Island, Cannon Falls, Lake City, and surrounding southeastern Minnesota communities.