Job Description
QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN I
Wells Concrete $22.29 - $31.21 / hr life insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), profit sharing United States, Minnesota, Wells May 27, 2026 ABOUT THE ROLE
The Quality Control Technician I is responsible for performing inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure precast concrete products meet PCI standards and project design specifications. This role supports quality assurance throughout the production process, including pre-pour, post-pour, and material testing activities. The Quality Control Technician works closely with production teams to identify issues, ensure compliance, and maintain high-quality and safe product outcomes. Salary range $22.29-$31.21 SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY.
Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
At Wells, you're part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you're in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact. WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans. Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements WHAT YOU'LL DO
Perform pre-pour inspections including dimensions, reinforcement placement, strand location, and form quality
Conduct post-pour inspections of finished precast concrete products
Perform wet and hardened concrete testing including slump, temperature, air content, unit weight, and cylinder strength
Prepare and test concrete specimens to verify compliance with strength requirements
Conduct aggregate gradation and sieve analysis testing
Monitor and document cable tensioning processes and record elongation data
Maintain accurate and complete quality control records and documentation
Identify, document, and communicate quality issues to production teams for resolution
Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures during inspections and testing
Support additional quality control tasks and special projects as assigned WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and dependable individual with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and safety in a manufacturing environment. They are comfortable performing hands-on testing and inspections while following strict procedures and documentation standards. This individual is a strong team player who communicates effectively with production and quality teams and is committed to ensuring all products meet or exceed required specifications. IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
High school diploma or GED required
Strong attention to detail with basic math and measurement skills (including tape measure use)
Ability to read and interpret production drawings and pour sheets
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with teams
Understanding of safety procedures in a manufacturing environment
Ability to perform accurate testing and follow standardized procedures
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage documentation accurately
Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team setting
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area. This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors. Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
