Quality Control Technician

KRC Corporation • Harrisburg, OR

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Knife River Prestress is seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician to support production quality and PCI compliance activities at a prestressed concrete manufacturing facility. The technician independently performs concrete testing, dimensional inspections, product documentation, and specification-compliance verification. The role requires interpreting shop drawings, using inspection equipment, and maintaining accurate quality records with minimal supervision. The position involves hands-on inspection in both a test laboratory and an active production facility, with regular interaction with production crews, supervisors, engineers, auditors, and customers. Experience in precast or prestressed concrete, concrete materials testing, or construction quality control is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: precast concrete manufacturing, prestressed concrete manufacturing, concrete materials testing, construction inspection, or construction quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Basic understanding of concrete properties and testing procedures.
• Ability to accurately collect, document, and report inspection data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to lift material samples weighing approximately 75 pounds 10 to 15 times per day, and occasionally more depending on duties.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Strong communication skills and positive interactions with a variety of customers.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam, and drug screen.
• Professional and courteous attitude toward team members and customers.
• Reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering and statistics background.
• PCI Quality Control Technician certification (I, II, or III).
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade 1 certification.
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician certification.
• ACI Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician certification.
• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1 certification.
• Current WAQTC certifications.
• Oregon DOT Quality Control Technician (QCT) certification.
• ICC Reinforced Concrete Inspector certification.
• Experience with PieceTracker, Stonemont, Smartsheets, or similar quality management software.
• Experience with concrete batching and production, ASTM test methods, shop drawing interpretation, reinforcing steel inspections, prestressing operations, PCI quality standards, manufacturing inspection processes, and root cause problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily ASTM testing to support concrete production, including slump, air, unit weight, slump flow, static segregation, compressive strength, aggregate gradations, and aggregate moistures.
• Inspect prestressed concrete products against fabrication drawings before, during, and after casting, using established required tolerances.
• Verify reinforcing steel placement, strand patterns, inserts, embeds, and lifting hardware against approved shop drawings.
• Perform dimensional inspections and verify compliance with PCI and project tolerances.
• Record and summarize preliminary, in-process, and finished inspection data to document product status.
• Identify and report non-conforming products or processes.
• Work with production personnel to resolve quality concerns and maintain product conformance.
• Ensure products are manufactured to meet specifications.
• Support plant safety initiatives and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit sharing.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Safety incentives.
• Years of service recognition.
• Overtime and benefits are offered in addition to the stated hourly compensation.
• Career growth, technical expertise development, and opportunities to earn certifications.
• Collaborative culture and opportunities to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed