Quality Control Intern

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Carlisle, IA, USA
In-Office
Internship
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Quality Control Intern will inspect and document structural steel and concrete products, perform quality testing, identify nonconformities, maintain inspection records, and support production quality. The role includes programming CNC shop equipment, reading shop drawings, using concrete match-curing technology, conducting material tests, supporting continuous improvement, and maintaining a safe, orderly shop floor.
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Description

Job Overview: Multi-faceted opportunity to engage in PDM’s operations in a hands-on, tactical role. Primary functions would include inspection and documentation of structural steel products, engaging in a group project with peers, and programming CNC shop equipment.   

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 Quality Control documentation procedures.
  • Conduct and maintain documentation of: prepour inspections, postpour inspections, variance reports, bed shut down process, product repairs, shop drawings, fresh concrete testing, hardened concrete testing, aggregate moisture tests, sieve analysis, and initial set tests. 
  • Inform Quality Control Manager of any nonconformity of product, personal 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 production 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 (Sure Cure 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 a measure.
  • Ability to multitask and handle fast-paced, fast-moving work.

Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 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

Skills Required

  • Basic math skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
  • Ability to read a tape measure
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment
  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Construction-related experience
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The Company
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Founded in 2012, PDM is a Midwest-based producer of structural prestressed, precast concrete, and structural and miscellaneous steel products. As a 100% employee-owned company, PDM serves as a single source provider for building superstructures on major projects in the midwestern United States, offering expertise in precast concrete, steel, and glass solutions for the construction industry.

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