Quality Control Technician

PDM•Carlisle, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves inspecting structural steel parts and assemblies during pre-fabrication and post-fabrication. The role requires maintaining formal documentation of all quality occurrences for improvement, training, and company betterment. The technician will adhere to PDM’s Core Values, including Relationship Building, Accountability, Urgency, Innovation, and Creating Return on Efforts, and support the company's Pillars: Safety, Quality, Happiness, and Performance.

Requirements

Basic math and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to walk and stand on feet for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs.
Ability to crawl on hands and knees.
Ability to climb a ladder.
Ability to work long hours.
Two + years in the structural steel industry or relatable welding/ fabrication industry.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in a technical field or higher preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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.