Pete Lien & Sons, Inc. is seeking a motivated and dependable Precast Technician to join our team in Rapid City, South Dakota. As a Precast Technician, you’ll play a key role in our operations, ensuring the safe and efficient production of high-quality precast concrete products.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Stripping and preparing forms, finishing concrete, and maintaining production standards.
• Performing preventive maintenance, assisting with repairs, and keeping the work environment clean and organized.
• Operating equipment to move materials, load trucks, and secure shipments.
• Working alongside team members to support production, communicate effectively, and assist as needed.
• Working in various weather conditions, handling physically demanding tasks, and following all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A dependable, motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow instructions, perform basic math, and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to safety and attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick or personal days
• Overtime available
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)
• 401k Retirement plan with match
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• PPE provided

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Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Quality Control Technician is responsible to safely perform tasks involving some physical labor for assisting Precast / Prestressed Concrete Product Production. Candidate will be responsible for performing tests as required on raw materials in process components and final product. Participating in tests, inspections, processing methods and material qualifications. Use of a diverse range of hand tools and testing equipment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Capable of operating multiple pieces of construction tools and equipment used in testing precast concrete manufacturing.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
• Perform daily maintenance, cleaning and safety checks of equipment to ensure smooth operation
• Clean, lubricate and refill the equipment as necessary
• Perform daily plastic concrete tests and compressive strength testing on hardened concrete specimens
• Perform daily pre-pour and post-pour inspections of products
• Perform prestressing inspection tasks
• Marking of all products.
• Operate equipment on company property, maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings
• Maintain clear and precise record keeping according to ACI, PCI, DOT and Coreslab Structures requirements.
• Perform duties safe and efficiently
• Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics
• Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Strong math skills, college credits a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge construction materials, construction processes and industry requirements
• Organizational skills
• Ability to read and understand production drawings
• Ability to attain within 60 days Quality Control Certifications including, but not limited to, ACI, Concrete Field-Testing Technician and PCI Levels 1 & 2
• Competent computer skills in MS Office

Licenses & Certifications:

• ACI/PCI certifications strongly preferred
• CT Driver’s License
• OSHA 10 (optional)

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in an indoor/outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity and winter conditions
• Climbing Ladders for inspecting product
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis
• Walking several miles per day and standing for long periods of time
• Bending, pulling, twisting, squatting and pushing
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required
• Use of long sleeves and appropriate headgear is recommended
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements

Benefits:

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick or personal days
• Overtime available
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)
• 401k Retirement plan (no match)
• Profit sharing
• PPE provided
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Work gear allowance

Qualified candidates contact:

lsantacroce@coreslab.com