Quality Control Technician

PDM•Carlisle, IA

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician inspects structural steel parts and assemblies during pre-fabrication and post-fabrication, and maintains formal documentation of quality occurrences to support improvement, training, and company betterment. The role reports to the Quality Control Supervisor and works closely with management and production personnel to ensure quality control duties are completed and product quality is met or exceeded. The technician is expected to follow PDM’s core values of Relationship Building, Accountability, Urgency, Innovation, and creating Return on Efforts, while supporting the company’s pillars of Safety, Quality, Happiness, and Performance. The position also supports safety and production programs and contributes to a shop-floor culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Requirements

  • Basic math and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods; lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds; crawl on hands and knees; climb a ladder; and work long hours.
  • Two or more years of experience in the structural steel industry or a related welding or fabrication industry.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate degree in a technical field or higher is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Learn and understand company safety policies and procedures and promote compliance.
  • Assist in transforming the shop-floor culture toward continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance and contribute to a positive culture.
  • Become proficient in AWS D1.1 welding standards and master documentation of quality-control testing and inspection records.
  • Gain proficiency in reading and interpreting shop drawings.
  • Perform housekeeping responsibilities and implement and follow the 5S organizational methodology.
  • Mark products with identification and appropriate visual markings according to PDM’s Quality Control documentation.
  • Conduct and document pre-fabrication inspections, post-fabrication inspections, shop drawing corrections, tape measure calibration, mill tester calibration, and stud welding tests.
  • Inform management of product nonconformities and equipment issues.
  • Perform duties professionally.
  • Work closely with management to ensure all Quality Control duties are performed.
  • Work closely with production personnel to meet and exceed product quality.
  • Support safety and production programs.
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