Precast Quality Control Intern

PDM Precast, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM Precast, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to examine precast and prestressed products, ensuring compliance with PDM and PCI standards. You will report to the Quality Control Supervisor and collaborate with production to maintain product quality.

You will mark products, document inspections, and assist with shop drawings and testing procedures. A focus on accuracy, housekeeping, and continuous improvement is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Basic math and computer skills (Word, Excel).
• Ability to read tape measures and perform basic calculations.
• Experience with multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Mark products with identification and color-coded markings per system.
• Document prepour/postpour inspections, variance reports, and testing results.
• Inform QC Manager of nonconformities, equipment issues, or personnel issues.

Skills

Basic math

Tape measure reading

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (in progress)

Job description

Description

Reports to: Quality Control Supervisor

Position Summary: Inspect precast and prestressed products to ensure quality complies with PDM and Precast Concrete Industry (PCI) standards.

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

• Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
• Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
• Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
• Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Mark products with identification and appropriate visual markings per PDM’s Color Code System.
• Conduct and maintain documentation of: prepour inspections, postpour inspections, variance reports, bed shut down process, product repairs, shop drawings, items produced at fab shop, fresh concrete testing, hardened concrete testing, aggregate moisture tests, sieve analysis, and initial set tests.
• Inform Quality Control Manager of any nonconformity of product, personnel issues, or equipment issues.
• Perform duties in a professional manner.
• Work closely with the Quality Control Manager to ensure that all Quality Control duties are performed.
• Work closely with production personnel on product quality.
• Perform housekeeping responsibilities.

Areas of Accountability:

• Learn & understand company safety policies and procedures and promote compliance.
• Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability.
• Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance.
• Embrace and enhance a positive culture.
• Become proficient in the use of concrete match curing technology (Exact Match System).
• Master documentation of Quality Control testing and inspection records.
• Gain proficiency in reading and interpreting shop drawings.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic math and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read tape measure.
• Ability to multitask and handle fast-paced, fast-moving work.

Education: Currently pursing a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering preferred.

Experience: Construction related experience preferred.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

PDM is an equal opportunity employer.