Quality Control

DBO, LLC; Columbia (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

DBO, LLC is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure precast concrete products meet company specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards. You will conduct inspections, perform testing, document results, and participate in quality audits throughout production to verify product integrity and dimensional accuracy.

The role requires routine testing in line with ACI, ASTM, PCI, and DOT standards, daily monitoring of batching and curing processes, and maintaining accurate quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Mastery of tape measurements and blueprint reading.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills for quality accountability.
• Experience in precast concrete or heavy manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of precast concrete units for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and overall quality.
• Perform concrete and material testing in compliance with standards.
• Monitor batching, mix design accuracy, slump, air content, temperature, and unit weights.
• Maintain complete and accurate test results, reports, and quality records.
• Identify and communicate nonconformance issues to production staff; assist in corrective actions.
• Ensure proper curing, handling, and storage of precast elements.
• Support external audits and inspections (PCI, DOT, customer representatives).
• Maintain calibration and care of testing equipment.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices throughout the plant.
• Assist with moving and staging steel, concrete, aggregate and other construction materials
• Continuously learn the new products being produced and transported throughout the facilities
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow safety protocols and company procedures at all times

Skills

Tape measurements

Blueprint reading

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Quality auditing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Testing equipment calibration

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Quality Control is responsible for ensuring that all precast concrete products are manufactured in accordance with company specifications, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards. This position performs inspections, testing, documentation, and quality audits throughout the production process to verify product integrity, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct daily inspections of precast concrete units for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and overall quality.
• Perform concrete and material testing in compliance with ACI, ASTM, PCI, and DOT standards.
• Monitor batching, mix design accuracy, slump, air content, temperature, and unit weights.
• Maintain complete and accurate test results, reports, and quality records.
• Identify and communicate nonconformance issues to production staff; assist in corrective actions.
• Ensure proper curing, handling, and storage of precast elements.
• Support external audits and inspections (PCI, DOT, customer representatives).
• Maintain calibration and care of testing equipment.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices throughout the plant.
• Assist with moving and staging steel, concrete, aggregate and other construction materials
• Continuously learn the new products being produced and transported throughout the facilities
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow safety protocols and company procedures at all times

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work on feet for extended periods
• Work in conditions that may include dust, noise, vibration, temperature changes, and outdoor exposure
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility vests, and steel-toed shoes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in precast concrete or heavy manufacturing
• Basic knowledge of concrete production processes
• Mastery of tape measurements and blueprint reading
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent detail orientation and communication skills to promote accountability for quality standards

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Employment is at-will and contingent upon onboarding requirements and any required background checks.