Fabrication and Production Technician (Minneapolis)

Company Overview

The Precast Forte Group (Forte) is a global leader in precast concrete product licensing, offering comprehensive support and resources to its network of nearly 80 licensees worldwide. Forte provides marketing, technical, installation, and production support and guidance to help licensees achieve high standards of quality and efficiency. Additionally, Forte manages form sales, ensuring that licensees have the essential tools and equipment needed to produce top-tier precast products, as well as some direct product sales.

Forte currently has three distinct product lines : a precast concrete block retaining system (Recon Wall Systems), a precast concrete light pole base system (LPB), and a precast concrete foundation for electric vehicle chargers (EV Blocks).

Position Overview

The Precast Forte Group is seeking a hands-on, versatile team member to support both our warehouse and production operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in building and organizing, and wants to be involved in everything from mold-making and welding to palletizing shipments and managing warehouse inventory.

In the initial phase, this role will lead the setup of our new light manufacturing and fabrication area helping establish equipment, layout, and workflow for urethane casting and small-part production. Long-term, the position includes a mix of production work, urethane casting, warehouse and logistics operations, and custom fabrication.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable welding or pouring urethane as they are organizing shelves, packing shipments, and helping track inventory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup and layout of a new fabrication and light manufacturing space, including equipment organization and basic workflow planning.
• Palletize and prepare product orders and accessories for outbound shipment this is a core and ongoing part of the role .
• Maintain inventory, organization, and cleanliness of the warehouse.
• Receive inbound shipments and materials and restock appropriately.
• Pour urethane liners and other urethane-based products using company molds and processes.
• Build or assist in building new molds for urethane casting based on models, specs, or prototypes.
• Cut steel plates and components for final product integration (basic welding and grinding included)
• Assist in fabrication of models, displays, and demo pieces for tradeshows and internal use.
• Participate in the R&D process and assist in developing new products, tools, or shop solutions.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain rental forms from our form fleet.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and material stock in a safe and efficient manner.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications