Quality Control Technician

PDM; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to evaluate structural steel parts during pre-fabrication and post-fabrication. You will document quality occurrences for improvement, training, and company betterment, reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and a proactive quality mindset. Join our Carlisle, IA team to help drive 5S, shop drawing interpretation, calibration记录, and collaborative problem solving with production.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical field preferred.
• Two+ years in structural steel or welding/fabrication industry.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 welding standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn & understand company safety policies and promote compliance.
• Assist in transforming shop floor culture toward Continuous Improvement and Accountability.
• Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance.
• Embrace and enhance a positive culture.
• Become proficient in AWS D1.1 welding standards.
• Master documentation of Quality Control testing and inspection records.
• Gain proficiency in reading and interpreting shop drawings.
• Perform housekeeping responsibilities and follow 5S methodology.
• Mark products with identification and visual markings per QC documentation.
• Maintain documentation of: pre-fabrication and post-fabrication inspections, shop drawing corrections, tape measure calibration, mill tester calibration, stud welding tests.
• Inform management of any nonconformity of product or equipment issues.
• Perform duties in a professional manner.
• Work closely with management to ensure all Quality Control duties are performed.
• Work with production personnel on meeting and exceeding product quality.
• Support safety and production programs.

Skills

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Education

Associate Degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Description

Reports to: Quality Control Supervisor

Position Summary: Inspect structural steel parts and assemblies during pre-fabrication and post-fabrication. Maintain formal documentation of all quality occurrences for improvement, training, and company betterment.

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 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 AWS D1.1 welding standards


• Master documentation of Quality Control testing and inspection records.


• Gain proficiency in reading and interpreting shop drawings.


• Perform housekeeping responsibilities and implement/follow 5S organizational methodology.


• Mark products with identification and appropriate visual markings per PDM’s Quality Control documentation.


• Conduct and maintain documentation of: pre-fabrication inspections, post-fabrication inspections, shop drawing corrections, tape measure calibration, mill tester calibration, stud welding tests.


• Inform management of any nonconformity of product or equipment issues.


• Perform duties in a professional manner.


• Work closely with management to ensure that all Quality Control duties are performed.


• Work closely with production personnel on meeting and exceeding product quality.


• Support safety and production programs.

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic math and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.


• Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. This position may infrequently subject the employee to environmental conditions that includes high heat, rain, snow and ice.

Education: Associates Degree in a technical field or higher preferred but not required.

Experience: Two + years in the structural steel industry or relatable welding/ fabrication industry

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer