Quality Engineering Technician

Job Title: Quality Engineering Technician Job Description
The Quality Engineering Technician plays a key role in ensuring that architectural precast concrete products meet all project drawings, specifications, dimensional tolerances, and visual standards. This position focuses on proactive quality control and detailed inspection throughout all phases of production, while maintaining accurate records and collaborating closely with plant operations and design teams to drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Review construction and architectural drawings to understand project requirements and quality standards.
- Perform pre-pour inspections of all forms, reinforcement, steel, and inserts to verify compliance with project specifications and dimensional tolerances.
- Inspect all finished precast concrete products to ensure they meet visual standards, structural requirements, and architectural specifications.
- Ensure all precast products are correctly marked and labeled for identification, traceability, and proper installation.
- Maintain accurate daily and project production records, documenting inspections, findings, and quality control activities.
- Complete daily quality control documentation in accordance with company procedures and project requirements.
- Apply mathematical skills to verify measurements, tolerances, and quantities related to concrete, reinforcement, and forms.
- Collaborate with plant operations, design, and drafting teams to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Use measuring tools, including tape measures, to confirm dimensions and ensure products meet specified tolerances.
- Communicate clearly with production staff, engineers, and other stakeholders regarding quality expectations, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
- Support the development and improvement of quality control processes and procedures for architectural precast concrete products.
- Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain a clean and organized work area in both shop and office environments.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in engineering or a closely related field.
- 12 years of experience as a field technician or in concrete-specific work.
- Hands-on experience with construction and concrete, including familiarity with precast processes.
- Proficiency in quality control practices and inspection techniques for construction or manufacturing environments.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
- Ability to accurately use a tape measure and other basic measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Strong mathematical skills to perform calculations related to measurements, quantities, and tolerances.
- Good communication skills to convey quality requirements, document findings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Inspection experience in an engineering or construction setting.
- General engineering knowledge applicable to structural and architectural precast concrete.
- Physical ability to meet the demands of working on the shop floor, including standing, walking, and handling materials as required for inspections.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is valued; support is available to pursue these certifications.
- Willingness to pursue additional schooling or training, with assistance available for continuing education.
- Interest in leadership development and the ability to grow into roles with greater responsibility as the department evolves.
- Ability to work collaboratively with design and drafting personnel to align quality control with design intent.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.
- Comfort working in both shop and office settings, adapting communication and work style as needed.
Work Environment
This role operates in a mixed environment, with approximately 70% of time spent on the shop floor and 30% in the office. The shop is a closed production environment where conditions can be dusty and dirty due to concrete and manufacturing activities, requiring comfort with hands-on work around equipment and materials. The office portion involves working with design and drafting teams in a more traditional workspace. The company offers a close-knit, family-oriented culture where leadership maintains strong relationships across the organization. Team members have opportunities for leadership growth, particularly as existing leaders retire and new roles emerge. Benefits include eligibility for profit sharing after one year of permanent employment, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and plans for a brand-new office and shop facility in the coming years, providing an updated and modern work setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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