Quality Control Lab Technician - $22/hr

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Charlestown (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a detail-oriented Quality Control Lab Technician to join the precast concrete manufacturing team. This hands-on role involves testing, strict quality checks, and collaborating with Production and Quality teams to ensure product conformance.

You will read blueprints, perform measurements, and maintain lab and testing areas while documenting findings in computer systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints/production drawings.
• Comfortable with basic math, measurements and calculations.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Dependable and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections before, during, and after production.
• Conduct testing and inspections of raw materials, products, and processes.
• Accurately record and enter quality information into computer systems.
• Identify and report quality issues and work with teams to resolve them.
• Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings.
• Perform measurements, calculations, and basic testing procedures.
• Assist with identifying opportunities to improve materials, processes, and finished products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory and testing area.
• Work closely with production and yard teams to complete inspections and testing in a timely manner.
• Follow all safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Reading blueprints/production drawings

Basic math and measurements

Computer skills (Word/Excel)

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Quality Control Lab Technician

Monday-Friday | 1st Shift | $22/hr | Temp-to-Hire

We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Control Lab Technician to join our client’s precast concrete manufacturing team. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a laboratory and manufacturing environment, performing testing, solving problems, and helping ensure products meet quality standards.

What You'll Do

• Perform quality inspections before, during, and after production.


• Conduct testing and inspections of raw materials, products, and manufacturing processes.


• Accurately record and enter production and quality information into computer systems.


• Identify and report quality issues and work with Production and Quality teams to resolve them.


• Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings.


• Perform measurements, calculations, and basic testing procedures.


• Assist with identifying opportunities to improve materials, processes, and finished products.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory and testing area.


• Work closely with production and yard teams to complete inspections and testing in a timely manner.


• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.


• Continue developing technical knowledge and skills related to quality control and concrete manufacturing.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to read blueprints and/or production drawings.


• Comfortable performing basic math, measurements, and calculations.


• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.


• Dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to learn.

Preferred:

• Previous laboratory, quality control, or quality inspection experience.


• Concrete testing experience.


• Manufacturing, construction, or production experience.


• Experience working with testing equipment or measuring instruments.

What to Expect

This is an active position with time spent in both the lab/office and plant/yard environment.

You should be comfortable:

• Walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods.


• Handling materials weighing up to 50 lbs. in the plant/yard.


• Using hand tools, measuring devices, and testing equipment.


• Working around dust, dirt, noise, machinery, vehicles, and varying temperatures.


• Working outdoors in changing weather conditions.

Position Details

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-4:00 PM
Start times may vary based on production needs.

Pay Rate: Starting at $22/hour

Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire

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