Quality Control Technician (Precast)

Description

Join our dynamic team as a Quality Control Technician, where your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring our precast concrete structures meet the highest standards of quality and safety. We are committed to excellence and innovation, offering a collaborative environment that values precision and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:

• Perform inspections on product forms to verify compliance with specifications.
• Conduct pre-pour inspections on all products following company guidelines.
• Perform post-pour and product acceptance inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
• File detailed pre- and post-pour inspection reports for record-keeping and review.
• Mark and layout products for steps, ensuring accurate placement and measurements.
• Maintain and file production packets with QC markings for traceability.
• Document corrections made to products daily and report findings to the QC Manager; escalate issues immediately as needed.
• Perform daily concrete testing, including slump, spread, VSI, air content, and test cylinder preparation.
• Accurately document daily concrete test results and report any deviations from standards. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays 
• 401(k) with Company Match 
• Short-Term Disability (STD) 
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) 
• Company-Paid Life Insurance

Interested in opportunities in other Knight’s Companies locations? We’re hiring across our other markets:

• Lowcountry: Charleston/Jedburg/St. George/Moncks Corner
• Midlands: Columbia/Lexington/Irmo/Blythewood/Lugoff/Sumter
• South: Hampton/Beaufort/Okatie/Richmond Hill/Savannah

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in quality control or concrete testing preferred.
• Experience in quality control, inspection, or related field, preferably within precast concrete or construction industries.
• Knowledge of concrete testing procedures and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Effective communication skills for reporting and documentation.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and lift moderate weights as required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in construction required.
• Prior Quality Control experience in manufacturing required.
• 2 years' experience in a precast concrete production shop preferred.
• ACI and NPCA Certifications (or the ability to obtain).
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to problem solve.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme weather, including but not limited to high heat, low temperature, and high sun environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb and descend stairs.
• Ability to perform direct keyboard entry operations for regular periods of time.

EOE