LEAD - QUALITY CONTROL (S) 1st shift

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Lead Quality Control Technician is responsible for setting the standard and leading the Quality team in inspecting and testing our products to ensure conformance with PCI standards and design specifications that are detailed on the pour sheet. This position is critical to ensuring the quality and safety of our products.

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

• Review and interpret project plans and specifications to understand requirements.
• Perform pre- and post-pour inspections, including dimensions, reinforcement placement, and overall product quality.
• Conduct material testing (wet and hardened), including slump, temperature, air content, unit weight, and cylinder strength.
• Prepare and test concrete specimens; perform cylinder breaks and analyze results for compliance.
• Perform aggregate gradations and sieve analysis.
• Support and monitor tensioning operations, recording elongations and verifying accuracy.
• Maintain accurate Quality Control documentation and ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
• Identify, document, and help resolve quality issues in collaboration with Production.
• Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and validation of testing equipment.
• Lead or support team coordination, reporting, training, continuous improvement efforts, and other assigned duties.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a reliable, safety-focused team member who works well in a hands-on production environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable and willing to support different areas of the plant as needed. They bring a strong work ethic, basic measurement skills, and a positive, get-it-done attitude.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and make sound decisions.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to read a tape measure.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and take initiative.

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.