Quality Control Technician

PDM; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to inspect structural steel parts and assemblies during pre- and post-fabrication. You will maintain formal documentation of quality occurrences for improvement and training.

The role emphasizes safety, accountability, and continuous improvement while collaborating with management and production teams to ensure high product quality and reliable processes.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a technical field or higher preferred but not required.
• Two+ years in the structural steel industry or related welding/fabrication sector.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and perform quality inspections.

Responsibilities

• Learn and promote safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in transforming shop floor culture toward continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate reliability through attendance and accountability.
• Promote a positive workplace culture.
• Master documentation of Quality Control testing and inspection records.
• Read and interpret shop drawings accurately.
• Perform housekeeping and apply 5S methodology.
• Mark products with visual identifications per QC documentation.
• Document pre- and post-fabrication inspections and calibration tests.
• Inform management of nonconformities and equipment issues.
• Collaborate with management to ensure QC duties are performed.
• Work with production to meet and exceed product quality.
• Support safety and production programs.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Stand/walk for long periods

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Word

MS 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