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Charleston, SC based PCI Certified precast / prestressed concrete manufacturing plant is looking for a Quality Control Manager / Technician.

Summary of Position:

Directs and coordinates the Company’s Quality Control program for documentation, testing, and inspection of components and finished products to ensure conformance with given standards and production shop drawings.  Works closely with plant production to prevent problems from occurring and solve them when they do occur.

Organization: 

Reports directly to the Plant Manager

Specific Duties / Responsibilities / Functions:

     Pre-Production Phase (15%)

• Review preliminary samples of concrete mix
• Review job specifications
• Gather and submit documents to proper jurisdiction for pre-production approval
• Involved in pre-production meeting(s) with project management and production staff
• Submit concrete mix design(s)
• Coordinate any testing of project raw materials and report as required

     Production Phase (80%)

• Manage personnel and coordinate daily responsibilities which include:
  • Fresh Concrete Tests
  • Pre-pour Inspections
  • Post-pour Inspections
  • Cured Concrete Testing and Acceptance
  • Embed Inspection
  • Rebar Receiving and Acceptance
  • Strand Receiving and Acceptance
  • Prestressing Operations
  • Aggregate and Cement Receiving, Testing, and Acceptance
  • Embed / Weld Shop Inspection and Acceptance
  • Receiving and Filing of Mill Certifications from Suppliers
  • Miscellaneous Daily Projects
• Review all production on daily basis
• Work with production daily on improving overall quality by communicating observations
• Provide support to Engineers as required
• Coach and mentor employees
• Coordinate and communicate with Special Inspection Agency and PCI inspections
• Coordinate or perform pre-pour checks on the forms in production.Look for overall conformance with specifications and company standards
• Coordinate or perform post-pour inspection of finished product and provide approval for all product that meets company quality standards.Look for overall conformance with specifications and company standards.
• Once product is approved by Tekna quality control personnel, coordinate post-pour inspection of finished product by client, client’s representative, or DOT inspectors.If additional work is required, communicate this work to production.If approved for shipment, provide updated product status to production and project management personnel.
• Hold weekly meeting with production and oversee QC involvement and participation in all phases of production.
• Maintain Tekna Corporation production grading program.Make sure proper input of all data is done by office personnel and report result to plant management.
• Maintain and manage Tekna Corporation activities including the Quality Control manual, facilitate the PCI quality committee meetings, internal audits, etc.

Research and Development / Testing (5%)

• Coordinate any Research and Development assigned
• Research new products that have potential to improve quality or efficiency of production
• Develop and test new mix designs as required

Job Specifications:

• Kind and Length of Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years experience in concrete Quality Control
• Specialized Knowledge:
  • Math Skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to read and interpret Building Code requirements
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret architectural and engineering documents
• Minimum Knowledge/ Education / Certification / License Requirements:
  • 4 year degree preferred. 2-year associate degree and min. 2 years job-related experience required
  • ACI Certification required; PCI Level II Certification preferred
  • DOT specific quality control certifications preferred
  • Solid understanding of plant practices and quality control procedures to include thorough grasp on Tekna Corporation QSM and PCI MNL 116
  • Must be skilled in using computer and Excel and Word software
• Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to walk in a plant construction environment with extended periods of walking and standing
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
  • Must be able to distinguish between slightly different shades of the same color
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with QC staff, plant personnel, and Management
• Environment Factors
  • Position requires being outdoors regularly
  • Ability to travel occasionally to jobsites
  • Must be willing to work late on week-days and weekends as requirement by production or QC testing requirements

Problem Solving

• Typical Problems:
  • Identifying and solving color / texture / pouring issues
  • Identifying and participating in the solution for repeat casting problems
• Most Complex Problems:
  • Investigating, diagnosing, and remedying concrete strength or consistency problems
  • Development of departmental plans, both short and long term

Authority and Decision Making

• Complete Authority for Making:
  • Assigning Quality Control Personnel to daily tasks.Responsible for all personnel decisions such as hiring and termination.Carry out performance reviews for department employees.Submit all necessary documents and submittals to GC.Communicate as required with General Contractor, Owner, Owner’s Rep, Architect, City or County Inspectors, etc.Determining if a panel has been found defective under the plant quality program.
• Referred to Others for Approval
• Salary recommendations, decisions regarding product repair / recasts involving exposed reinforcing or strand, large scale testing programs, changes to mix designs are approved by the VP/General Manager.

Please submit all resumes to:

Ruth Frye
Office Manager
TEKNA CORPORATION
admin@teknaprecast.com

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 3rd 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 employees to provide QA inspection of the fabrication of precast panels and prestressed bridge beams in and around the Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States.

This position is open to all candidates with the following qualifications:

• PCI Level II
• Good oral and written communication and decision making skills
• Detail and customer oriented
• Excellent work ethic
• Reliable Transportation
• Valid Driver’s license
• Microsoft Word and Excel skills
 
Physical Requirements:
• Close, color, distance, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus;
• Ability to travel, when necessary, and ability to work outside (including inclement weather);
• Climbing, bending, crawling, 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!
 
Visit www.kta.jobs to apply!

Drug testing and criminal background and motor vehicle check will be conducted.

KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  While 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.  AA/EEO
HR19-03

Title: Quality Control Inspector	Reports To: Operations Manager	Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Dallas	Approved By: General Manager/HR	Updated: 2017

Enterprise Concrete Products, LLC (ECP)

Established in 2003 to service our growing clients within the railroad, transportation, and commercial construction markets, ECP is one of the nation's leading suppliers of concrete girders to the railroad industry and is an industry leader in structural precast and pre-stressed concrete Building Components.

ECP has worked hard to establish & maintain the following certifications:

• Pre-stressed Concrete Institute - B4 & C4
• American Association of Railroads - AAR M1003

Summary:

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Quality Control Inspector performs and documents QC Inspections of all architectural precast concrete products, evaluating pieces for dimensional accuracy, required tolerances and appearance; and assists in interpreting piece tickets for production.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Performs pre-pour inspection of all forms, reinforcement, steel and inserts, in a timely manner to maintain optimized work flow and assists in finding ways to decrease delays and cause for rework.
• Maintains daily and project production records.
• Checks and verifies all dimensions of cast-in embeds.
• Completes daily Quality Control documentation.
• Inspects all finished product. Documents and follows-up on any precast product that requires patching or rework.
• Ensures that all precast products are correctly marked.
• Assists other Quality Control personnel as requested.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining plant and yard safety in accordance with the Safety Manual and the direction of the Safety Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to read instructions, notices, handbooks, and technical requirements and specifications.
• Ability to communicate ideas and observations in an understandable manner in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and understand piece tickets.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to calculate area and volume.
• Ability to apply basic concepts of geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Education / Experience / Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and three - five (3-5) years of similar work in the architectural precast industry.

Company Perks:

• Profit Sharing
• Competitive Compensation & Benefit Package
• 401K with Match
• Internal promotional opportunities
• Boot Allowance

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, climb, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear. The employee will be on his/her feet a majority of the day. Manual lifting requirements are light to moderate, but with the assistance of other personnel and hoisting equipment.
• The noise level is generally loud on the production floor or in the yard. This position works both in the plant and outdoors in the yard, therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat. The work described will require the Quality Control Inspector to wear all PPE to include: safety glasses, hard hat, ear protection, leather gloves, safety vest & steel toed boots. 

Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Reference Check & Employment Verification are all part of our hiring process.

**Please send resume to djuhlin@enterprise-properties.com

[Posted: 7/28/17]