Quality Control Inspector - DOT

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strip the cylinders for the previous day and place them in the curing tanks
• Set up the testing area and ensure all testing equipment is functioning properly and clean
• Break 28- and 7-day cylinders using the compression machine
• Run gradation, moisture, and stud bend tests
• Perform Unit Weight, Air Test, T-20 test, penetrometer, “J” ring, absorption, and Slump or Spread tests, ensuring they match the mix design and are within tolerance
• Communicate with the Batch Plant Operator about test results and approve or disapprove concrete pours accordingly
• Clean the equipment and testing area after testing
• Ensure the right wet set plates are installed and in the correct location
• Verify the schedule and ensure correct prints for each day
• Prepare and organize stress sheets for each bed
• Review prints for errors and address them with the engineer and/or project manager
• Verify production is pulling to the correct pressure and measure the elongation
• Complete a pre-pour check on the bed to ensure embeds and reinforcement are in the correct location and the inside of the panels are clean
• Complete a pre-pour deficiency sheet for each product and turn it in daily
• Check the status of the beds that poured the previous day
• Notify production what is ready to strip out and ensure detentions strands are correct
• Do a complete post-pour inspection on all products
• Enter strip out information into the computer
• Enter any NCRs into CV
• Review the day before schedule and identify any products requiring special finishes or addons
• Check products with standard finishes and green dot complete pieces
• Check products with addons and blue dot
• Check products with special finishes and yellow dot
• Check products with NCRs and red dot
• Get the load list for the day and ensure all products shipping are green dotted
• Get the finishing list and green dot the product that has had the special finish completed
• Get the addon list and green dot the product that has the addons complete
• Make out repairs based on the NCR list and green dot NCR pieces when repair is complete
• Sign all lists and turn them into the supervisor when products are complete
• Keep good communication with the yard supervisor on what needs to be completed

Skills and Knowledge

• Good verbal and written skills
• Computer literacy (Windows – Word and Excel)
• Ability to maintain a good attitude under stressful and changing conditions
• Ability to read and comprehend prints and piece tickets

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Grad with Tech classes a plus
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes
• ACI and/or PCI certified or capable of becoming
• Basic print reading and comprehension

Physical Requirements

• Able to handle stress
• Able to work long hours when needed
• Must be able to climb on ladders, forms, and trailers to check setup and product

Work Environment

• Office environment and outside production areas
• Work environment is in hot or cold climate
• Work requires checking product and production beds while climbing on ladders or on trailers