Quality Concrete Technician

Socket.dev; Charlestown (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Indiana is seeking a Quality Technician to test and inspect materials, products, and processes at various production stages in a precast concrete facility.

You will perform pre-manufacture inspections, enter data into the system, identify quality issues, and support manufacturing teams by ensuring safety and accuracy.

The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and a hands-on approach to improve materials and methods in a challenging plant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Basic PC skills, including Word and Excel.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read blueprints/production drawings.
• Ability to perform analytical and math functions.
• Basic understanding of test measurements.
• Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all 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.

Skills

High attention to detail

Good verbal and written communication

Basic PC skills Word Excel

Read blueprints/production drawings

Analytical and math skills

Understanding of test measurements

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 witha computer for extended periods of time.
• Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50 lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bendat 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.