Demo

Quality Control Technician

PDM Precast
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026

Reports to: Quality Control Supervisor

Position Summary: Inspect structural steel parts and assemblies during pre-fabrication and post-fabrication. Maintain formal documentation of all quality occurrences for improvement, training, and company betterment.

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 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 AWS D1.1 welding standards
  • Master documentation of Quality Control testing and inspection records.
  • Gain proficiency in reading and interpreting shop drawings.
  • Perform housekeeping responsibilities and implement/follow 5S organizational methodology.
  • Mark products with identification and appropriate visual markings per PDM’s Quality Control documentation.
  • Conduct and maintain documentation of: pre-fabrication inspections, post-fabrication inspections, shop drawing corrections, tape measure calibration, mill tester calibration, stud welding tests.
  • Inform management of any nonconformity of product or equipment issues.
  • Perform duties in a professional manner.
  • Work closely with management to ensure that all Quality Control duties are performed.
  • Work closely with production personnel on meeting and exceeding product quality.
  • Support safety and production programs.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Basic math and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. This position may infrequently subject the employee to environmental conditions that includes high heat, rain, snow and ice.

Education: Associates Degree in a technical field or higher preferred but not required.

Experience: Two years in the structural steel industry or relatable welding/ fabrication industry

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Quality Control Technician?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Quality Control Technician career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$83,806 - $99,902
Income Estimation: 
$101,442 - $121,314
Income Estimation: 
$57,268 - $66,260
Income Estimation: 
$103,208 - $149,238
Income Estimation: 
$55,058 - $69,785
Income Estimation: 
$53,971 - $69,835

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Quality Control Technician.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Batch Testing Skill

    • Income Estimation: $121,089 - $154,193
    • Income Estimation: $124,827 - $154,865
  • Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management Skill

    • Income Estimation: $112,905 - $142,242
    • Income Estimation: $117,421 - $160,775
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at PDM Precast

  • PDM Precast Des Moines, IA
  • Reports to: Human Resource Manager Position Summary: This role is responsible for supporting a wide range of HR and administrative functions, including pay... more
  • Just Posted

  • PDM Precast Carlisle, IA
  • Reports to: Field Installation Foreman Position Summary: Install Aluminum Storefront, Curtainwall, Misc. Glazing Systems Adhere to PDM’s Core Values : Rela... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • PDM Precast Carlisle, IA
  • Reports to: Fabrication Foreman Position Summary: Ensure daily production schedule attainment in cooperation with Production Supervisor. Fabricate and perf... more
  • 12 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Quality Control Technician jobs in the Des Moines, IA area that may be a better fit.

  • Ideal Ready Mix Co Inc Ottumwa, IA
  • Ideal Ready Mix is hiring a Quality Control Technician to help ensure our concrete products meet the highest standards. What You’ll Do: Test and sample con... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Superior Machine, Inc. Albia, IA
  • Superior Machine, Inc. is looking for a Quality Control Technician. Previous experience in quality control is preferred. This position is responsible for 1... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!