Precast Quality Control Technician I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and family care leave

Union benefits via separate agreements

Job summary

Wells is seeking a Quality Control Technician I to perform inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure precast concrete products meet PCI standards and project designs. This role supports QA throughout the production process, including pre-pour, post-pour, and material testing activities.

Primary responsibilities include pre- and post-pour inspections, concrete testing, specimen preparation, and maintaining meticulous quality records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail with basic math and measurement skills (including tape measure use).
• 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.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage documentation accurately.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

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

Dependable

Team player

Communicates effectively

Safety-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wells is seeking a Quality Control Technician I to perform inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure precast concrete products meet PCI standards and project designs. This role supports QA throughout the production process, including pre-pour, post-pour, and material testing activities.

Primary responsibilities include pre- and post-pour inspections, concrete testing, specimen preparation, and maintaining meticulous quality records.