What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Specialty Technician position at SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION?
Job Details
Job Location: Smith-Midland Corporation - Midland, VA
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
The Quality Control Precast Concrete Technician is responsible for ensuring that all precast concrete products meet quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements. This position involves inspection, testing, and documentation throughout the manufacturing process to maintain consistency and product integrity.
Responsibilities
- Perform quality control inspections at various stages of precast concrete production
- Conduct and document materials testing including slump tests, air entrainment tests, and compression tests
- Verify dimensions and tolerances of forms and finished products
- Inspect reinforcement placement, embedment locations, and connections prior to concrete placement
- Monitor concrete mixing, placement, consolidation, and curing processes
- Collect and maintain concrete cylinder samples for strength testing
- Document inspection results and prepare quality control reports
- Identify and report quality issues and non-conformances
- Work with production personnel to implement corrective actions
- Assist in calibration and maintenance of testing equipment
- Ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, and industry standards (NPCA, PCI, ACI, ASTM)
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of concrete testing procedures and quality control methods
- Understanding of concrete mix designs and properties
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Proficiency with measuring tools and testing equipment
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various weather conditions
Preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in precast concrete manufacturing or related field
- Associate degree in construction technology, engineering technology, or related field
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I certification
- PCI Quality Control Technician Level I/II certification
- NPCA Quality Control Technician certification
- Experience with quality management systems and documentation
- Knowledge of reinforced concrete design principles
