Concrete Form Setter / Finisher

Concrete Fence Installers (CFI) — An APC-Affiliated Installation Business

Location: Pomona, CA, and jobsites throughout Southern California
Job Type: Full-time
Proposed Pay: $30–$40 per hour, pending company approval

Experience: 3 years preferred

Skill Level: We are looking for an experienced Form Setter/Finisher who can independently perform form setting and concrete finishing.

Additional Responsibilities: This position is part of the CFI installation team, so the employee will also assist with precast concrete fence and wall installations, not just formwork and finishing.

Location: Pomona and jobsites throughout Southern California.

Job Summary

Concrete Fence Installers (CFI) is seeking an experienced Concrete Form Setter / Finisher to support our precast concrete wall and fence installation projects throughout Southern California.

We are looking for a skilled, dependable construction professional who can independently set and brace concrete forms, verify dimensions and elevations, coordinate concrete placement, and deliver quality finishing work. The ideal candidate takes pride in accurate workmanship, follows established safety procedures, and communicates jobsite issues before they affect quality or production.

Our projects include residential installations, repairs, commercial developments, and public works projects. This is a hands-on role working closely with field supervisors, equipment operators, and installation crews to complete foundation and concrete work safely and efficiently.

Key ResponsibilitiesConcrete Formwork and Layout

Read and interpret approved site plans, foundation details, dimensions, and elevations.
Measure, lay out, set, align, and brace forms for concrete piers, grade beams, caps, patches, and related site work.
Use tape measures, stringlines, lasers, levels, and other layout tools to verify dimensions and elevations.
Check formwork for alignment, stability, dimensions, and readiness before concrete placement.
Identify and report discrepancies involving dimensions, grades, clearances, reinforcement, or embedded items before proceeding.

Concrete Placement and Finishing

Coordinate with the field crew during reinforcement placement, concrete pouring, consolidation, and finishing.
Assist with concrete placement and vibration as required by the project specifications and assigned responsibilities.
Finish concrete surfaces to meet approved project requirements and quality standards.
Monitor concrete conditions and perform appropriate finishing and curing procedures.
Help prevent surface defects, damage to precast products, and avoidable rework.

Quality Control and Jobsite Coordination

Verify formwork and related preparations before each pour.
Communicate field conditions, measurement discrepancies, material needs, and schedule concerns to the field supervisor.
Document formwork quantities, concrete volumes, crew hours, rework, and pre-pour conditions with photographs when required.
Protect completed concrete work and surrounding precast products.
Assist with site cleanup, restoration, and installation activities when formwork tasks are complete.

Safety and Worksite Maintenance

Follow company safety procedures and applicable construction regulations.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow silica dust, heat exposure, and wet-concrete handling precautions.
Maintain clean, organized work areas and properly care for tools and equipment.
Work collaboratively with other crew members to maintain safe and productive jobsites.

Required Qualifications

Practical experience in concrete formwork, form setting, or concrete finishing.
Ability to measure accurately and independently set, align, and brace concrete forms.
Ability to read and follow construction plans, dimensions, and elevations.
Familiarity with tape measures, stringlines, lasers, levels, and common concrete tools.
Working knowledge of concrete placement, consolidation, finishing, and curing practices.
Understanding of reinforcement coordination, formwork tolerances, and pre-pour inspections.
Ability to recognize and report construction discrepancies before concrete placement.
Ability to perform physical construction work, including lifting materials, standing for extended periods, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Commitment to jobsite safety, quality workmanship, and dependable attendance.
Ability to travel to assigned construction sites throughout Southern California.

Three or more years of practical concrete formwork or finishing experience is preferred. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform accurate formwork and finishing tasks independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with precast concrete walls, concrete fencing, piers, grade beams, caps, or similar foundation work.
Experience working from construction drawings and verifying field dimensions and elevations.
Familiarity with reinforcement placement coordination and embedded items.
Experience documenting completed work, concrete quantities, pre-pour inspections, and production hours.
Experience coordinating work with equipment operators and concrete installation crews.

Compensation and Schedule

Proposed pay range: $30–$40 per hour, subject to final company approval.

This is a full-time position. Final compensation, employment classification, work schedule, overtime eligibility, and benefits will be confirmed by the company before publication and any employment offer.

Frequent travel to jobsites throughout Southern California is expected. Reporting locations, start times, and applicable travel arrangements will be explained during the hiring process.

What We Are Looking For

The right candidate is detail-oriented, takes ownership of their work, and understands that proper formwork and accurate finishing are essential to a successful concrete installation.

We value people who can work independently, maintain high standards, communicate problems early, and work effectively with a construction crew. If you have strong concrete skills and take pride in safe, precise workmanship, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and include the following information:

Your years of concrete formwork and finishing experience.
Examples of relevant foundation, precast concrete, or concrete fencing projects.
Types of forms, tools, and equipment you have used.
Your experience reading construction plans and verifying grades and elevations.
The Southern California areas in which you are available to work.
Your compensation expectations.
Your earliest available start date.

Concrete Fence Installers (CFI) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are based on job-related qualifications, demonstrated skills, and applicable lawful employment standards.

Employer note: Compensation and employment terms are pending internal review and approval before publication.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

American Precast Concrete Inc.

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