About this role
Purpose/Scope
The Quality Technician tests and inspects material, product, and processes at various stages of production in a precast concrete manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all published/posted safety policies.
• Performs all aspects of the pre-manufacture inspection process, and during and after Production to meet Quality requirements.
• Accurately enters Production and Quality data into computer system.
• Identify, document, and report any Quality problems to Production or Quality Management.
• Look for opportunities to improve material, processes, and products.
• Ensures cleanliness of the lab, testing areas, and equipment.
• Leads by example when displaying the core values, honesty, integrity, work ethic, and respect for others.
• Treats production and yard teams as the customer when performing timely inspections on products and processes.
• Works as a team player.
• Strives to better himself/herself daily through continuous learning and developing other's technical knowledge.
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma
Other Required Qualifications
• Basic PC skills, such as using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and/or Production Drawings.
• Ability to perform analytical and math functions.
• Basic understanding of test measurements.
• Problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience performing concrete tests.
Physical Requirements
• Office: Move 25 lbs. (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made), work with a computer for extended periods of time.
• Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50 lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection.
Work Environment
Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Midwest and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways.