Precast Quality Control Intern
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PDM
Des Moines, IA, US
Summary
The intern will inspect precast and prestressed products to ensure compliance with industry standards and maintain detailed documentation of testing and inspections. They will also work closely with production personnel to support quality control processes and shop floor culture.
Job Description
Description
Reports to: Quality Control Supervisor
Position Summary: Inspect precast and prestressed products to ensure quality complies with PDM and Precast Concrete Industry (PCI) standards.
Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:
- Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
- Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
- Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
- Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
- Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
- Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Mark products with identification and appropriate visual markings per PDM’s Color Code System.
- Conduct and maintain documentation of: prepour inspections, postpour inspections, variance reports, bed shut down process, product repairs, shop drawings, items produced at fab shop, fresh concrete testing, hardened concrete testing, aggregate moisture tests, sieve analysis, and initial set tests.
- Inform Quality Control Manager of any nonconformity of product, personnel issues, or equipment issues.
- Perform duties in a professional manner.
- Work closely with the Quality Control Manager to ensure that all Quality Control duties are performed.
- Work closely with production personnel on product quality.
- Perform housekeeping responsibilities.
Areas of Accountability:
- Learn & understand company safety policies and procedures and promote compliance.
- Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability.
- Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance.
- Embrace and enhance a positive culture.
- Become proficient in the use of concrete match curing technology (Exact Match System).
- Master documentation of Quality Control testing and inspection records.
- Gain proficiency in reading and interpreting shop drawings.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills:
- Basic math and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to read tape measure.
- Ability to multitask and handle fast-paced, fast-moving work.
Education: Currently pursing a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering preferred.
Experience: Construction related experience preferred.
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
PDM is an equal opportunity employer.
As a 100% employee-owned company, our team shares in the success of our business. We are passionate about the work that we do and always strive to find creative solutions to the complex problems our clients face. We believe this leads to more dedicated and deeply engaged employees both at work and within our community.
Founded in 2012 on the foundation of a team and facility with over 50 years of experience, PDM is a Midwest-based PCI-certified producer of structural prestressed/precast concrete and an AISC-certified structural steel and miscellaneous steel fabricator. With extensive experience in design, construction and manufacturing industries, our team has the skills and expertise to help make any project a success.
SPECIALTIES
Precast/prestressed concrete: architectural solid/insulated walls, structural solid/insulated wall panels, hollowcore, double tees, beams, and columns
Steel fabrication: structural columns/beams, steel stairs/railings, architectural steel, and miscellaneous steel components
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa
As a 100% employee-owned company, our team shares in the success of our business. We are passionate about the work that we do and always strive to find creative solutions to the complex problems our clients face. We believe this leads to more dedicated and deeply engaged employees both at work and within our community.
Founded in 2012 on the foundation of a team and facility with over 50 years of experience, PDM is a Midwest-based PCI-certified producer of structural prestressed/precast concrete and an AISC-certified structural steel and miscellaneous steel fabricator. With extensive experience in design, construction and manufacturing industries, our team has the skills and expertise to help make any project a success.
SPECIALTIES
Precast/prestressed concrete: architectural solid/insulated walls, structural solid/insulated wall panels, hollowcore, double tees, beams, and columns
Steel fabrication: structural columns/beams, steel stairs/railings, architectural steel, and miscellaneous steel components
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa