Quality Control Technician

Immediate Supervisor: Quality Control Manager The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring all precast concrete products meet company standards, ACI and NPCA requirements, project requirements, and customer expectations. This role performs inspections, testing, documentation, and coordination with production teams to maintain consistent product quality and support efficient plant operations. To view complete job listing CLICK HERE

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Inspections and Testing:
  • Perform pre-pour and post-pour inspections of forms, rebar, embeds, and finished concrete products.
  • Verify wet concrete testing for slump, air content, unit weight, and strength per ACI standards.
  • Conduct required raw material testing.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Accurately complete QC reports, inspection sheets, test records, and non-conformance reports.
  • Maintain documentation for NPCA audits.
  • Communicate quality issues to Production Supervisors and recommend corrective actions.
  • Evaluate, document, and inspect necessary concrete repairs. Report causes of defects and provide root cause analysis.
  • Perform spot checks of final inspections of products, loading, and tie-down procedures.
• Production Support:
  • Work directly with production teams to resolve quality issues.
  • Perform and document spot-checks of concrete transport regarding placement, consolidation, and finishing.
  • Monitor curing and stripping procedures to ensure quality and safe handling.
• Compliance and Standards:
  • Familiar with all State DOT Standards and Specifications, ACI and ASTM Standards, and NPCA procedures and specifications.
  • Interact with State Highway, Department of Transportation personnel, and inspection agencies to ensure proper procedures are followed.
  • Participate in Safety and Quality meetings.
  • Obtain technical certifications required or directed by Quality Control Manager, ensuring certifications remain current in areas of ACI, NPCA, and DOT requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• General:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Experience in the construction or concrete industry preferred.
  • NPCA PQS Level 1 certification (or willingness to obtain).
  • Ability to achieve the American Concrete Institute Field Technician Level 1 Certification within one year of hire.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, kneel, bend, climb, or sit for extended periods of time, including a minimum of a full 8-hour shift.
• Ability to climb in and around concrete structures.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Working Environment

• Work is performed in a moderate noise level atmosphere, working near moving mechanical parts.
• Work is performed on a concrete floor subject to ambient temperatures and may be exposed to adverse weather conditions.

Company Benefits

• Paid Time Off: vacation pay
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Profit-Sharing Program
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance options with single & family coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance