Quality Control Technician

Pdm Precast, Inc; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pdm Precast, Inc seeks a Quality Control Inspector to examine structural steel parts and assemblies during pre-fabrication and post-fabrication. You will document all quality occurrences for improvement and training purposes.

Responsibilities include learning safety policies, promoting continuous improvement, maintaining accurate QC records, reading shop drawings, and collaborating with production to meet quality standards. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Basic math and computer skills, including MS Word and Excel.
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Associates Degree in a technical field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and promote company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in transforming shop floor culture toward Continuous Improvement and Accountability.
• Demonstrate reliability through excellent attendance.
• Develop and uphold a positive workplace culture.
• Become proficient in AWS D1.1 welding standards.
• Document Quality Control testing and inspection records.
• Read and interpret shop drawings.
• Perform housekeeping and follow 5S methods.
• Mark products with appropriate visual identification per QC docs.
• Document pre- and post-fabrication inspections and calibration tests.
• Inform management of any nonconformities or equipment issues.
• Perform duties professionally and collaborate with management and production to meet quality goals.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

Associates Degree in a technical field

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