Quality Control Technician at L.B. Foster Company in Nampa, Idaho

Job Description:

As a leading manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of products for the transportation, construction, utility and energy markets with locations in North America and Europe, we have been recognized for achievement in manufacturing excellence, financial growth, and our impressive safety record.

We provide rail, construction, and energy markets with innovative solutions to build and maintain their critical infrastructure and landmark projects worldwide.

To learn move about how we're keeping the world moving, visit https://www.lbfoster.com/en

Who You Are...

As a Quality Control Technician in our precast construction division, you are responsible for L.B. Foster product support and administration and monitoring quality assurance programs to comply with company standards and customer specifications.

This Position...

Is responsible for working with a production team to manufacture precast products and buildings.

Some examples of the work you might do includes.... 

1. Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished goods to specified criteria and test methods.


2. Communicate nonconforming product/out of tolerance conditions to team members and supervisors.


3. Reject product when requirements are not met.


4. Keeps quality records and supporting management in maintaining ISO certifications


5. Assist with determination of root cause of non-conformances and participate in generation of corrective actions


6. All other duties as assigned

What Do You Need...

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Manufacturing experience preferred


• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment involving heavy machinery and equipment


• Ability to prioritize and use time efficiently


• A focus on problem solving and teamwork


• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


• Average proficiency in mathematics


• Good visual acuity

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork


• Communication


• Safety Oriented


• Customer Focus


• Integrity & Trust


• Continuous Improvement


• Adaptability


• Accountability


• Attention to Detail


• Critical Thinking

The Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire


• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match


• 10 paid holidays per year and PTO accrual plan


• 100% tuition reimbursement


• Career development and advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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