QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN - ASPHALT (SEASONAL)

Duties and/or Responsibilities

• Selects products for tests at specifies stages in production process and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical, electrical or chemical characteristics.
• Performs necessary tests (i.e. gradations, incinerations, rice tests, marshall tests, % crushed, etc.) testing products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical, electrical or chemical characteristics.
• Weighs, dries, and reweighs samples to determine moisture content of samples.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Plots origin of samples on site map and records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics.
• Examines samples for presence of foreign matter and variation from color standard.
• Notifies management when materials do not meet specifications.
• Maintains lab and equipment; performs daily housekeeping.
• Conducts finished and in-process inspections.
• Performs concrete trial batches.
• Communicates effectively (verbal, listening, written) and works with difficult people under high stress situations.
• Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful of others.
• Communicates test results to appropriate stakeholders.
• Ensures work activities comply with OSHA, EPA, safety and environmental regulations.
• Gathers samples from specified locations and transports samples to laboratory.
• Always works safely and takes action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain proper certifications, licensure, and acceptable driving record (where applicable).
• Able to operate testing machines and equipment such as a nuclear densometer.
• High ethical and moral standards.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in all aspects of testing in the general construction industry preferred.