KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection. KTA is the largest provider of 3^rd party coating inspection services in the country, and a major player in steel and concrete fabrication inspection. KTA’s hallmark professional services include coatings failure investigations and laboratory analysis, among a broader array of integrated service offerings all aimed at protecting the world’s infrastructure.

KTA is seeking reliable and competent PCI Certified Technicians to provide QA inspection of the fabrication of precast panels and prestressed bridge beams throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the New England area (VT, NH, CT, and ME). All applicants must be willing to travel. This position is open to candidates with the following qualifications:

• PCI Level II or III certification issued by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute - required
• ACI Certified Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade 1 certification – required
• PennDOT Concrete Field-Testing Technician - preferred
• Prior experience in PennDOT and/or PA Turnpike Highway and Bridge Construction Inspection and knowledge/use of the PennDOT EQMS system - preferred
• Experience with prestressed concrete inspection, particularly for transportation and bridge projects

Additional Requirements:

• PennDOT Concrete Field-Testing Technician - preferred
• Knowledge and use of the PennDOT EQMS system – preferred
• Prior experience in PennDOT and/or PA Turnpike Highway and Bridge Construction Inspection - preferred
• Act with integrity, always promoting ethical practices in all circumstances
• Detail-oriented, ensuring all paperwork is accurate and complete
• Customer-oriented, developing and maintaining healthy relationships with clients and contractors, keeping all parties abreast of any progress
• Good oral and written communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent work ethic, dependable, and punctual
• Reliable Transportation and valid Driver’s License
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word and Excel experience, ability to navigate the internet and email correspondence

Physical Requirements:

• Hearing, speaking, close, color, distance, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus;
• Ability to travel, when necessary, and ability to work outside (including inclement weather);
• Walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, crouching, standing for extended periods of time, and working in confined spaces and on uneven terrain.

Come see what all the buzz is about! We offer competitive pay, great benefits, including two fantastic retirement plans (ESOP & 401K), and will likely have many great opportunities down the line as we continue to grow!

Drug testing and criminal background and motor vehicle check will be conducted. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are ACTIVELY looking to increase the DIVERSITY of our company. While all candidates will be considered, KTA especially encourages female, minorities, veterans, and candidates with disabilities to apply to this and all job postings. KTA is a Standing Firm Company. Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) is a wholly owned subsidiary of KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA). AA/EEO

Visit www.kta.jobs to apply!

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Based on education, experience, and qualifications

Essential Functions:

• Provides technical, safety, and health support to the Marshall Missouri Coreslab plant and job site employees.
• Develop and maintain safety programs and objectives and coordinate safety training programs.
• Monitors safety regulations and provides technical support to personnel to ensure compliance with Federal and State safety regulations.
• Responsible for client or OSHA safety inspections, documentation, postings, or requests for information.
• Responsible for identification of Coreslab safety training needs and Coreslab safety Program including developing, coordinating, and conducting employee safety training.
• Responsible for managing and/or completion of new hire and safety documents and training and other company specific health and safety information to all new employees and site personnel.
• Enforce Coreslab safety policies using the company’s disciplinary policy.
• Responsible for incident prevention and investigation processes including reporting, interviewing, investigating, documenting, and analyzing incidents for safety program improvements.
• Report all incidents and injuries to Manager and department heads.
• File claims with insurance carriers and perform plant level case management on open claims.
• Stormwater testing and reporting.
• Air quality reporting.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Four-year occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of training and related experience with construction background a plus.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Holiday, and 401k

Schedule:

• 8-hour day shift with some overtime when needed
• Monday to Friday

Qualified Candidates contact: Dan Brandt, HR & Risk Manager, 660-886-3306, dbrandt@coreslab.com

Reports to: Management

Summary: The Rebar Equipment Operator will run the rebar cutting and benders at maximum machine efficiency, generate highest part quality and perform general machine preventative maintenance based on safety and best practices in the rebar service industry.

Essential Functions

• Work as machine operator of a production team and produce parts accurately and in an efficient manner.
• Positively communicate with crane operators, and shear operators to maximize through put in warehouse
• Review work and verify consistency between fab tags, and material (bar size, grade, and bend type).
• Participate in ensuring a safe work environment through best practices including promoting of company safety policies, OSHA guidelines, maintenance of a 5S workstation.
• Familiarity with standard rebar bend types.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

Education Required: High School Diploma or the equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 0-25%
• Standing: 75-100%
• Walking: 75-100%
• Phone Usage: 0-25%
• Computer Usage: 0-25%
• Customer Time: 0-25%

Applications can be completed at www.taraconprecast.com

Contact: Kylie Hanson, Human Resources

Kylie.hanson@springprairie.net

218-443-6305

Department: Production

Summary: The Precast Disassembly Laborers with Taracon Precast perform various duties on a crew to assist in preparing poured concrete walls for the finishing stages of production.

Essential Functions

• Cutting out forms and preparing for panels to be removed from beds
• Removing embedded items and debris
• Cleaning forms of excess concrete, debris, and framing materials
• Clean up and disposal of removed items and materials
• Climb up and down from the form surface.
• Carry materials to the form to be used in tearing down the form.
• Work with hand tools such as cut off saws, grinders, drills, etc.
• Operate Company Forklifts (willing to train if no experience).
• Climb up and down from trailer beds to stockpile material.
• Overhead crane operator experience (willing to train if no experience).
• Use tools such as sledgehammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, cutting torches, welders, and pneumatic hand tools.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

Education Required: High School Diploma or the equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 0-25%
• Standing: 75-100%
• Walking: 75-100%
• Phone Usage: 0-25%
• Computer Usage: 0-25%

Applications can be completed at www.taraconprecast.com

Contact: Kylie Hanson, Human Resources

Kylie.hanson@springprairie.net

218-443-6305

Department: Production

Summary: The Facilities Custodian is responsible for ensuring clean and safe work areas by performing the general cleaning of floors, workspaces, storage areas, etc.      

Essential Functions

• Perform general cleaning and related custodial duties for plant, manufacturing areas, warehouse, shipping areas, offices, restrooms, lunchrooms, and break areas.
• Operate cleaning and maintenance equipment such as sweepers, scrubbers, buffers, forklifts, etc.
• Remove excess materials and waste from work areas
• Maintain clean floors and work areas throughout plant
• Execute other duties as assigned.

Education Required:

Required: High School diploma or the equivalent and completion of a formal apprenticeship.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 0-25%
• Standing: 75-100%
• Walking: 75-100%
• Phone Usage: 0-25%
• Computer Usage: 0-25%

Applications can be completed at www.taraconprecast.com

Contact: Kylie Hanson, Human Resources

Kylie.hanson@springprairie.net

218-443-6305

Department: Precast Plant

Summary: The Shuttle Driver will be responsible for the pickup and drop off of employees from designated locations to the Taracon plant each day. The shuttle bus will run Monday through Friday for a period of time in the morning and a period of time in the afternoon. This position will be part time but could potentially become full-time if desired.

Essential Functions

• Operate yard cranes.
• Transfer loads to designated area safely.
• Assure proper rigging of panels and equipment.
• Inspect equipment and machinery daily.
• Keep and update maintenance and activity log.
• Make sure precast is properly stored in the yard per written procedures.
• Coordinate with ground crew and interpret hand and verbal signals.
• Follow safety guidelines and protocols.
• Help keep the yard clean and organized.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

Education Required: High School Diploma or the equivalent.

Certification/Licensure Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A with a passenger and bus endorsement.
• Possess and maintain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Health Card.
• Satisfactory driving and criminal record.

Experience Requirements

Preferred: One year of relevant experience.

Applications can be completed at www.taraconprecast.com

Contact: Kylie Hanson, Human Resources

Kylie.hanson@springprairie.net

218-443-6305

Department: Yard Crew

Essential Functions:

• Operate yard cranes.
• Transfer loads to designated area safely.
• Assure proper rigging of panels and equipment.
• Inspect equipment and machinery daily.
• Keep and update maintenance and activity log.
• Make sure precast is properly stored in the yard per written procedures.
• Coordinate with ground crew and interpret hand and verbal signals.
• Follow safety guidelines and protocols.
• Help keep the yard clean and organized.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent.

Experience Requirements: Previous experience as a crane operator or a similar role. NCCO certification or the ability to become certified in the first 3 months of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting 75-100%
• Standing   50-75%
• Walking   0-25%
• Phone Usage 75-100%
• Computer Usage   75-100%

Applications can be completed at www.taraconprecast.com

Contact: Kylie Hanson, Human Resources

Kylie.hanson@springprairie.net

218-443-6305

The QC Supervisor position offers a unique mix of leadership, management, operational, administrative, and reporting responsibilities for a thorough, organized and motivated individual who enjoys excelling in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

A viable candidate MUST have both concrete testing and team leadership experience. The ideal candidate will also have concrete mix design, concrete pouring, concrete finishing, blue-print reading and/or other general construction experience. The successful hire will be expected to have the requisite ACI and PCI certifications. Further growth opportunities abound including QC Manager, plant management, project management and production training to name a few.

The role of the Quality Control department is to ensure that the production of our engineered concrete products is to our customer’s exacting specifications. QC is critical to several areas including product performance, project safety and the Company’s financial performance. A high-performing QC team helps prevent costly product rejects and field repairs while facilitating efficient plant production and shipping.

Job Details

• Salary: Commensurate to experience and qualify
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• COVID-19 Considerations: Regarding COVID-19, the company follows OSHA and CDC guidelines with regards to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Responsibilities

1. Manages and maintains a team of Quality Control Technicians by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training team members and developing personal growth opportunities. Achieves team results through coaching, counseling, and disciplining team members. Develops team member work schedules. Plans, monitors, and appraises job results. Administers the company safety program in coordination with the Safety Officer.
2. Oversees, supervises, and monitors the inspection and testing of raw materials, assemblies, bed preparation, concrete production and placement, and finished products to ensure adherence with established quality standards. Administers inspection protocols, sampling procedures, documentation, and the identification, reporting and remediation of deficiencies, all in strict compliance with PCI requirements.
3. Maintains plant PCI certification eligibility through execution of the Quality Systems Manual (QSM). Conducts annual internal audit. Assures preparedness for unannounced, semi-annual, external audits conducted by PCI.
4. Maintains proper operation of quality control testing equipment through monitoring, scheduling of necessary and/or required periodic calibrations, and procuring new or replacement equipment as appropriate. Trains technicians and operators of testing equipment on proper operation, care and maintenance to ensure the safe usage and maximum life of testing equipment.
5. Manages all aspects of concrete mix design including preparation of samples, monitoring aggregate moistures and mix stability, verifying yields, making real-time batching adjustments, conducting pre-live production testing of mix designs, designing and/or qualification of new mix designs, and seeking the counsel of vendor partners for input and assistance as appropriate.

Please Note:

• The production areas include both enclosed buildings and outside manufacturing facilities. The Company operates all production areas throughout the year.
• Steel-toed boots are required for this position.
• A company-provided hard-hat must be worn at all times throughout the plant facility (excepting plant and administration offices).
• All employees must pass a physical exam and drug screen prior to starting work. The Company utilizes a random drug testing program to ensure the safety of its workforce and customers.
• Employee and workplace safety are paramount. We are very proud of our record of four years running with ZERO lost-time accidents. All employees will be provided extensive safety training and materials and will be expected to conduct themselves in a safe manner at all times.

Required Experience

• Concrete mix design & sample: 5 years
• Team leadership: 2 years

Required Qualifications

• ACI Certification
• PCI Level I, II, and/or III certification

Benefits

• Vacation leave earned and available at a rate of 2 weeks per year through the first 5 years of employment; 3 weeks through the next five years and 4 weeks thereafter.
• Sick leave of 5 days per year after one year of employment.
• Paid holidays (8 per year).
• Health/Vision/Dental/Supplemental life plan eligibility following 90 days of service.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan eligibility following 90 days of service.
• Profit-Sharing program eligibility following one year of service.
• Annual contribution toward steel-toed shoes/boots following one year of service.
• Discounted Gold’s Gym memberships
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance

If you have the skills, abilities, and desire to be an impactful member of the leadership team, please submit your resume to Human Resources. We look forward to arranging an interview. Thank you!

Conewago is currently seeking an energetic and experienced Quality Control Manager for our Precast/Concrete plant. Applicant must have 5 years’ experience managing a Quality Control Department.

Education and Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of the operations involved in producing quality precast/pre-stressed concrete products.
• Ability to supervise a staff to implement and maintain the procedures in the PCI Manual
• Ability to understand and implement contract specification requirements, ASTM Standards, State DOT specifications, and PCI Quality standards and product specifications.
• ACI Levels I certification preferred
• PCI Inspector Certification 1,2 & 3 preferred
• Able to understand complex fabrication drawings
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and people skills
• Excellent knowledge of computers and electronic file management – Excel, Word
• Strong problem solving and communication skills

Conewago offers a competitive benefits program at 45 days to include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Paid Vacation/Holiday, Short Term Disability, Long term Disability, Life Insurance & AD&D.

We are looking for applicants who enjoy “Helping Organizations Turn Visions into Reality”, and who possess our company’s Core Values of Committed, Can-Do-Attitude and Creative. If this position interests you, please apply online at: www.conewago.com

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply

Conewago is an EEO/AAP Employer

Northeast Prestressed Products, LLC maintains office, manufacturing, and storage facilities on a 28-acre site in Cressona, Pennsylvania strategically located near major transportation arteries. The plant, with 80,000 square feet of fully enclosed production area, houses prestress and precast operations, as well as all support activities.  

Position Summary:

Opportunities are endless at NPP! We are currently hiring for 1st shift.  On the job training with career advancement possible. 

• Attractive hourly rate
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Affordable Benefit Package
• Seven Paid Holidays plus 3 additional Paid Time Off days! 
• Training and certifications available

Nature of Work:

Perform production work in the manufacturing of high-quality concrete products including precast products and bridge beams and girders.  Under limited supervision performs manual labor work in the construction of precast concrete and performs other related work as assigned.  This is a full-time career with Northeast Prestressed Products.  The days and hours of work are Monday through Friday with shifts typically beginning at 6 AM (it might be earlier or later depending on your team). Overtime is expected to occur depending on project requirements. This position may entail weekend work but only on occasion.

Typical Duties:

Including but not limited to

• Use measurement tools, hammer, knife, and other tools as needed to assist in production projects
• General clean up
• Cleaning Forms
• Placing Strand
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Placing concrete
• Additional functions as needed to manufacture large precast construction components
• Equipment/tool labeling & monitoring
• Help other crews as required
• Bending/Lifting/Twisting/Walking up to 8 hours daily.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Use of power and hand tools.
• Able to attend work on time as scheduled.
• Work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Work extended hours inside or out doors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, including manufacturers’ service specifications.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in written.

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Please see our website for more company information at www.npp-llc.com

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