Quality Control Technician

Walbec Group; Gaylord (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA

EAP

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

PTO

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

Walbec Group is seeking a Quality Control Technician to test concrete and asphalt, take measurements, and document results on commercial and industrial sites across the Midwest. The role requires outdoor work at various project locations and learning technical skills from day one.

You will help ensure road construction meets strict quality standards, with safety and ethics at the core of all activities. Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds and flexibility in schedules are required.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Test materials like concrete and asphalt on sites.
• Take measurements and document results.
• Ensure road construction meets strict standards.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reliable & punctual

Team player

Flexible

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

Job Description

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position

As a Quality Control Technician, you'll be the quality eyes on our construction projects – testing materials like concrete and asphalt, taking measurements, documenting results, and ensuring our road construction meets strict standards. You'll work outdoors at various project sites throughout Upper Michigan, learning valuable technical skills from day one.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Willingness to work flexible hours (construction schedules vary)
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to lift 50+ pounds regularly
• Basic math skills (we'll teach you what you need!)
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player
• High school diploma or GED preferred (but not required for the right person)

The Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid short and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• PTO
• Profit sharing
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program
• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!