QC Inspector

Get ready to grow with us!

Northwest Pipe Company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products—and with over 50 years of experience, we’re just getting started! Our business is growing, and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We’re immediately seeking a QC Inspector to join our Geneva Pipe and Precast team in Salt Lake City, UT.

WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance (1st of month after hire)
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Weekly Paycheck
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (day 1 of employment) 
• On-Site Refreshments
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Career Advancement 
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety

OUR VALUES:

• Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
• Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
• Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.

ABOUT THE JOB:
Plans, coordinates and directs quality control and quality assurance of the production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally or through supervision of Corporate QC Management

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety: Safety always starts with PPE, and an attitude for safe practices. It must be promoted by one’s self throughout the day.
• Morning walk through: QC personnel are required to do a morning walk through the plant, to observe, the prior day’s activities, including curing procedures, products being tipped out and also documenting any irregularities.
• Pre-pour Inspections
• Reinforcement inspections (measure and record)
• Initial form work and hole location
• Machine set-up prior to running
• Final pre-pour inspections and sign off for the product being cast
• Concrete Samples and Cylinders
• Post pour Inspections
• As cast dimensions are per the DWGS or the Geneva Pipe standards
• Products are stenciled and/or marked correctly
• All repair work is completed and satisfactory before QC sign off
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily Duties
  • Observe all production practices
  • Observe and mentor Quality at the source
• Evening walk through: Make sure that all the products are protected from the elements and are ready for the curing process. Double check that cylinders and data recorders are set to be cured with the products they are intended to represent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Basic skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work well as a team member
• Well organized with attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in concrete desired
• Precious experience in quality control desired
• Concrete Certifications desired (will be required to obtain upon employment paid by the company)
• ACI – Field Testing, Concrete Cylinders, Aggregates
• PCI – Level I, II, III
• UDOT Certifications

Northwest Pipe is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the Company considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed