Construction Inspector- 1st Shift

Fabcon; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect heavy duty concrete products at various production stages, ensuring quality and reliability of daily output.

The role requires a high school diploma and basic PC skills. You will enter data, report quality issues, and seek opportunities to improve materials and processes on a fast-paced plant floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Basic PC skills including 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-manufacture inspection, and during/after production to meet quality requirements.
• Accurately enters production and quality data into computer system.
• Identifies, documents, and reports quality problems to Production or Quality Management.
• Looks for opportunities to improve materials, processes, and products.
• Ensures cleanliness of lab, testing areas, and equipment.
• Treats production and yard teams as the customer when performing timely inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Blueprint reading

Analytical thinking

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purpose/Scope

The Quality Technician inspects heavy duty concrete products (ex: walls, beams, columns), at various stages of production to determine and maintain the quality and reliability of all products made daily.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 5am Start Time


• 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.