Job Description

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!

Position Summary:

Knife River Prestress is seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician to support production quality and PCI compliance activities within our prestressed concrete manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will independently perform concrete testing, dimensional inspections, product documentation, and specification compliance verification. Candidates should be capable of interpreting shop drawings, using inspection equipment, and maintaining accurate quality records with minimal supervision.

Experience in precast, prestressed concrete, concrete materials testing, or construction quality control is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Perform ASTM testing daily to support concrete production – slump, air, unit weight, slump flow, static segregation, compressive strength, aggregate gradations and moistures.
• Inspect prestressed concrete products against fabrication drawings before, during and after casting per established required tolerances.
• Verify reinforcing steel placement, strand patterns, inserts, embeds, and lifting hardware against approved shop drawings.
• Perform dimensional inspections and verify compliance with PCI and project tolerances.
• Document product status by recording and summarizing preliminary, in-process and finished inspection data.
• Identify and report non-conforming products or processes.
• Work closely with production personnel to resolve quality concerns and maintain product conformance.
• Ensure products are manufactured to meet specifications.
• Support plant safety initiatives and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Precast concrete manufacturing
• Prestressed concrete manufacturing
• Concrete materials testing
• Construction inspection
• Construction quality control
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Basic understanding of concrete properties and testing procedures
• Ability to accurately collect, document and report inspection data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Must be able to lift material samples of 75 lbs. approx. 10 to 15 times per day and on occasion more depending on duties required.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Strong communication skills and positive interactions with a variety of customers.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers.
• Reliable Attendance is a must!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering and statistics background helpful, but not necessary.
• PCI Quality Control Technician certifications (I, II, or III)
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade 1
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• ACI Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician
• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
• Current WAQTC Certifications
• Oregon DOT Quality Control Technician (QCT)
• ICC Reinforced Concrete Inspector
• Experience with PieceTracker, Stonemont, Smartsheets or similar quality management software

Preferred Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will have prior experience with:

• Concrete batching and production
• ASTM test methods
• Shop drawing interpretation
• Reinforcing steel inspections
• Prestressing operations
• PCI quality standards
• Manufacturing inspection processes
• Root cause problem solving

This is a hands-on inspection position within an active prestressed concrete manufacturing environment. Candidates should be comfortable working both in a test lab setting and throughout the production facility while interacting regularly with production crews, supervisors, engineers, auditors, and customers.

Why Knife River Prestress:

• Career Growth: Develop technical expertise, earn certifications, and build a long-term career with an industry leader.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a company that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Meaningful Work – Help build products for critical infrastructure and advanced building in our communities
• Competitive Compensation: $26.93 – $31.95/hr DOE plus overtime & benefits
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence.
• Ready to Build Something Great?

If you're looking for a stable career, hands-on work, growth opportunities, and a company that values its people, we'd love to meet you.

Additional information:

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of Service Recognition

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Quality Control Tech position:

Army: Petroleum Laboratory Specialist

Navy: Inspector

Marines: Petroleum Quality Assurance and Additization Specialist

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