QC Technician

About the role

As a Silvi Materials Quality Control Technician, one is responsible for ensuring that concrete chemistry and construction projects comply with plans and specifications. This position includes industry testing of concrete consistency, air, water, color, and chemical content.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at the plant or job site prior to the first concrete delivery.
• Performs the initial and ongoing testing of aggregate and concrete for gradation, moisture, slump, air content, and temperature.
• Maintains contact with plant operations and/or QC to ensure necessary adjustments to the mixture are made.
• Places some of the batch in cylinders at the job site.
• Performs tests in the lab that measure the compressive strength of concrete cylinders.
• Compares the test value to the design value to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Communicates information to the appropriate individuals/agencies.
• Directly handles concrete during various testing.

Qualifications

• Industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Some college or further education is preferred but not required.
• Travel with their own vehicle to and from various plants and client locations.
• Mileage and tolls will be reimbursed.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Work a wide variety of hours and be able to work a flexible schedule as per company and client needs.
• Work Saturdays and night pours as required.
• Understand the various components that make up the product and how they interact with one another.
• Understand how to troubleshoot the various problems that occur with the product and how to correct them.
• Understand the proper techniques for testing concrete.
• Possess ACI Level 1 certification, or willing to undergo paid training and testing to obtain the certification.
• Has a valid driver’s license and is willing to undergo an MVR check.
• Able to work outdoors, in all weather, to handle the concrete testing on site.
• Lift up to 100 lbs of liquid concrete using a wheelbarrow.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Prescription
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Overtime as needed

Pay

$23.54 - $28.74 per hour

Schedule

Work a wide variety of hours and be able to work a flexible schedule as per company and client needs.