Concrete QC Technician I – PCI Testing & Compliance

Wells Concrete Products, Inc.; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Concrete Products, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician I to perform inspections, testing, and documentation ensuring precast concrete products meet PCI standards and project specifications.

You will support QA throughout pre-pour, post-pour, and material testing activities on a fast-paced production floor. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork as you collaborate with production teams to identify issues and maintain high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail with basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings and pour sheets.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with teams.
• Understanding of safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform accurate testing and follow standardized procedures.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-pour inspections including dimensions, reinforcement placement, strand location, and form quality.
• Conduct post-pour inspections of finished precast concrete products.
• Perform wet and hardened concrete testing including slump, temperature, air content, unit weight, and cylinder strength.
• Prepare and test concrete specimens to verify compliance with strength requirements.
• Conduct aggregate gradation and sieve analysis testing.
• Monitor and document cable tensioning processes and record elongation data.
• Maintain accurate and complete quality control records and documentation.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality issues to production teams for resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures during inspections and testing.
• Support additional quality control tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Mathematics basics

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wells Concrete Products, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician I to perform inspections, testing, and documentation ensuring precast concrete products meet PCI standards and project specifications.

You will support QA throughout pre-pour, post-pour, and material testing activities on a fast-paced production floor. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork as you collaborate with production teams to identify issues and maintain high-quality outcomes.