Quality Control Intern

PDM Precast, Inc.; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM Precast, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Quality Control support role on our shop floor.

Primary duties include marking products, documenting inspections, and maintaining quality records in accordance with QC procedures, test results, and safety standards. You will collaborate with the QC Manager and production personnel, perform housekeeping, read shop drawings, assist in Continuous Improvement, and pursue an engineering bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred.
• Construction related experience preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Mark products with identification and visual markings per QC documentation procedures.
• Document prepour inspections, postpour inspections, variance reports, bed shut down, repairs, shop drawings, concrete testing, sieve analysis, and initial set tests.
• Inform Quality Control Manager of any nonconformity of product, personal issues, or equipment issues.
• Perform duties in a professional manner.
• Work closely with the Quality Control Manager to ensure QC duties are performed.
• Work closely with production personnel on production quality.
• Perform housekeeping responsibilities.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Tape measure reading

Multitasking

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering (preferred)

Job description

Description

Job Overview:

Multi-faceted opportunity to engage in PDM’s operations in a hands‑on, tactical role. Primary functions would include inspection and documentation of structural steel products, engaging in a group project with peers, and programming CNC shop equipment.

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 Quality Control documentation procedures.
• Conduct and maintain documentation of: prepour inspections, postpour inspections, variance reports, bed shut down process, product repairs, shop drawings, fresh concrete testing, hardened concrete testing, aggregate moisture tests, sieve analysis, and initial set tests.
• Inform Quality Control Manager of any nonconformity of product, personal 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 production 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 (Sure Cure 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 a measure.
• Ability to multitask and handle fast-paced, fast-moving work.

Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 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