Production Associate at Dukane Precast in Aurora, IL

Build something that lasts. No experience needed.

Dukane Precast is hiring Production Associates to help build architectural and structural precast concrete. If you are reliable, willing to learn, and ready for hands-on work, we will train you. No prior precast experience required.

About Dukane Precast

Dukane Precast is a family-owned producer of architectural and structural precast concrete, serving the Chicagoland area for decades. We operate facilities in Naperville, Aurora, and Plainfield, IL, and take pride in a craft-driven culture where precision and long-term relationships define how we work.

What You Will Do

You will handle the daily activities involved in producing precast concrete panels in a safe, productive, and accurate manner, including:

• Cleaning and waxing forms
• Setting bulkheads, reveals, block-outs, and windows per blueprint specifications
• Caulking
• Laying out cable, rebar, and mesh
• Tying mesh and rebar to cable to secure
• Laying out top cable, rebar, and mesh
• Stressing cable and top cable using a machine
• Placing and cutting insulation
• Pouring the top layer of concrete
• Raking and shoveling
• Placing hardware in fresh concrete
• Finishing concrete to the specified finish
• Cleaning your area daily
• Covering forms
• Wearing required PPE and complying with all safety policies and OSHA standards
• Performing other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to work as part of a team and meet production deadlines
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and understand blueprints
• Ability to read basic measurements and perform simple math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions)
• Ability to understand and use hand tools safely
• Comfort with frequent lifting (10 to 50 lbs)
• Comfort with prolonged standing, walking, and bending
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment

Education and Experience

• No prior precast experience required. We will train the right person.
• Entry level

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to:

• Lift and carry 10 to 50 lbs
• Stand, walk, and sit
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance, including working from a ladder
• Stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Talk and hear
• Coordinate sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs
• Maintain eye-hand coordination
• Use close vision (clear at 20 inches or less) and distance vision (clear at 20 feet or more)
• Use peripheral vision and depth perception
• Identify and distinguish colors
• Adjust focus

Work Environment

You can normally expect:

• Wet or humid conditions
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Moderate to loud noise levels (light motorized equipment up to heavy equipment and jackhammers)

Pay and Benefits

• $17 to $21 per hour, depending on relevant experience and qualifications
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance coverage options
• Paid time off
• Long and short term disability benefits
• 401k plan with matching contributions

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed, or call us at 630-200-6760 to learn more.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Dukane Precast is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person