QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN I

Wells; Wells (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

PTO

Job summary

Wells is seeking a Quality Control Technician I to perform pre-pour and post-pour inspections, run concrete tests, and document results to meet PCI standards and project specs. This role supports QA throughout production, from materials to final products, in a fast-paced precast environment.

The candidate must be detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work with production teams to ensure quality, safety, and compliance. Training and career growth are available within a safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to read production drawings and pour sheets.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-pour inspections including dimensions, reinforcement placement, strand location, and form quality.
• Conduct post-pour inspections of finished precast concrete products.
• Perform wet and hardened concrete testing including slump, temperature, air content, unit weight, and cylinder strength.
• Prepare and test concrete specimens to verify strength requirements.
• Conduct aggregate gradation and sieve analysis testing.
• Monitor and document cable tensioning processes and record elongation data.
• Maintain accurate quality control records and documentation.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality issues to production teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies during inspections and testing.
• Support additional quality control tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Quality assurance

Testing

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Quality Control Technician I is responsible for performing inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure precast concrete products meet PCI standards and project design specifications. This role supports quality assurance throughout the production process, including pre-pour, post-pour, and material testing activities. The Quality Control Technician works closely with production teams to identify issues, ensure compliance, and maintain high-quality and safe product outcomes.

Salary range $22.29-31.21

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY.

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform pre-pour inspections including dimensions, reinforcement placement, strand location, and form quality
• Conduct post-pour inspections of finished precast concrete products
• Perform wet and hardened concrete testing including slump, temperature, air content, unit weight, and cylinder strength
• Prepare and test concrete specimens to verify compliance with strength requirements
• Conduct aggregate gradation and sieve analysis testing
• Monitor and document cable tensioning processes and record elongation data
• Maintain accurate and complete quality control records and documentation
• Identify, document, and communicate quality issues to production teams for resolution
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures during inspections and testing
• Support additional quality control tasks and special projects as assigned

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and dependable individual with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and safety in a manufacturing environment. They are comfortable performing hands-on testing and inspections while following strict procedures and documentation standards. This individual is a strong team player who communicates effectively with production and quality teams and is committed to ensuring all products meet or exceed required specifications.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong attention to detail with basic math and measurement skills (including tape measure use)
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings and pour sheets
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with teams
• Understanding of safety procedures in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to perform accurate testing and follow standardized procedures
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage documentation accurately
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.