DescriptionQuality Control Internship - ConcreteThe internship will consist of a variety of testing to support the Pete Lien & Sons, Inc. concrete products. A focus will be on supporting concrete quality (pre-cast and ready-mix), but there will be opportunities for exposure to aggregate testing, geological sample processing, industrial mineral quality support, and R&D project support as well. This is a great opportunity to learn from the inside how foundational building materials are produced at a reputable company in the community.
Key activities will include:
- Fresh mix property and strength testing on ready-mix concrete
- Adjusting admixture dose to maintain consistent fresh properties of a concrete mix
- Pre-pour inspections of concrete forms and hardware
- Final inspections of pre-cast products for acceptance
This paid internship is ideal for a student in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year studying Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other related disciplines.
A complete position description can be found at: Job Description
RequirementsEssential Functions-Note*: Please review the essential functions of this position prior to completing an application for this position which can be found at the following location: Job Essentials
You will be asked to acknowledge that you can perform all of the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation when you complete your application for this role.
Schedule -The position will be 12 weeks and will run May - August.
Management retains the right to amend and modify this form any time as working conditions, economic conditions, or safety practices are changed. Any such changes will be in the discretion of management to require the employee to perform additional tasks as either a primary or secondary job function or to require additional knowledge, skills, and abilities.