Concrete Finisher – GFRC Shop

Concrete Finisher – GFRC Shop
Oltre Castings & Design • Salem, Oregon
$22 – $30 / hour
Full-Time | On-Site | Monday–Friday

What You Get
• Competitive pay with room to grow — we reward skill development, not just seniority
• Starting pay $22/hr with a documented skill-tier ladder — advance through clearly-defined skill milestones, not time on the clock
• Real promotion path — our current Operations Manager started as a shop laborer. We promote from within.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Paid sick leave and paid vacation
• Supplemental insurance available
• PPE, tools, and safety gear fully provided — nothing out of pocket
• Day-one safety training
• Year-round work — no hard seasonal shutdowns
• Indoor shop — clean, organized, well-lit. No outdoor jobsite weather.
• Premium craftsmanship — high-end custom concrete pieces for luxury homes across the country
• Small team, real impact — your work matters here

Why Oltre?
Oltre Castings & Design manufactures premium cast stone fireplace surrounds and custom architectural concrete for luxury homes across the country. We're a Salem-based company that has grown every year since 2021. Our current Operations Manager started on the shop floor as a laborer — that's the model we invest in. If you take pride in building something with your hands and want to be part of a company where your craftsmanship actually matters, this is the place.

What You’ll Do
Trims, sands, patches, colors, and performs final detailing on Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) products after demolding to ensure each piece meets Oltre’s quality, aesthetic, and structural specifications.

Day-to-Day
• Operate forklifts and cranes to move cast and finished products into assigned areas of the facility
• Trim, sand, patch, and detail products after casting using power tools (air-powered and electrical)
• Apply stains, pigments, and sealers
• Match textures and colors
• Inspect and repair surface defects
• Assist with demolding after casting
• Assist with the installation of finished products
• Work collaboratively with crew members and supervisors to meet project timelines
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment
• Collaborate with team members to ensure safety protocols are followed on-site
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition and keep the work area clean

What We’re Looking For
• Reliable and punctual — that’s #1
• Willing to learn and pitch in wherever needed
• Able to follow instructions and recipes precisely.
• Prior concrete, GFRC, cast stone, or finish-trade experience is strongly preferred. This is a skilled-trade role at a premium shop — we're not training the basics here. If you've run a sprayer, finished cast stone, patched and color-matched, or worked as a mason or precast finisher, we want to talk.
• Construction or production experience in a related trade also considered if you have a strong work history and want to move into finish work
Don’t check every box? If you’re reliable, willing to learn, and take pride in your work, we’ll train the right person. Apply anyway.

Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and crouch throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and move 80+ lbs
• Must be able to differentiate colors (cannot be color blind)