Quality Control Technician

About the role

Ensuring that concrete products meet various specifications, including PCI, ASTM, AASHTO, and other local and company-specific requirements.

Overseeing and documenting all concrete testing, including air, slump, temperature, unit weight, and cylinder tests.

You'll take corrective action as needed to maintain product quality.

Maintaining records of cylinder breaks in accordance with company quality control standards and PCI requirements.

Inspecting raw materials and fresh concrete during batching and after testing to confirm they meet specifications.

Ensuring the use of proper mix designs for each product type.

Operating and maintaining quality equipment according to manuals and instructions.

Conducting random inspections and documentation of wire cage fabrication.

Inspecting loads leaving the plant to ensure accuracy and quality.

Holding monthly quality control training meetings and maintaining personnel training records.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that concrete products meet various specifications, including PCI, ASTM, AASHTO, and other local and company-specific requirements.
• Overseeing and documenting all concrete testing, including air, slump, temperature, unit weight, and cylinder tests.
• Taking corrective action as needed to maintain product quality.
• Maintaining records of cylinder breaks in accordance with company quality control standards and PCI requirements.
• Inspecting raw materials and fresh concrete during batching and after testing to confirm they meet specifications.
• Ensuring the use of proper mix designs for each product type.
• Operating and maintaining quality equipment according to manuals and instructions.
• Conducting random inspections and documentation of wire cage fabrication.
• Inspecting loads leaving the plant to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Holding monthly quality control training meetings and maintaining personnel training records.

Requirements

• A two-year technical degree.
• Ability to read and understand production drawings, engineered prints, and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of operating and adjusting batching-related equipment for concrete production.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills and the ability to make adjustments and basic equipment repairs to meet specifications.
• Mathematical ability to calculate mixing proportions and quantities required for filling molds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I or the ability to obtain it within one year.
• PCI Level 2 certification or the ability to obtain it within one year.

Qualifications

Hands-on training for our employees and ample opportunities for advancement.

A company committed to a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

• Quality control and inspection skills.
• Concrete testing and documentation skills.
• Equipment operation and maintenance skills.
• Training and leadership skills.
• Mathematical and mechanical problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel).

Benefits

Comprehensive company-provided benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, company-paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

Pay

Competitive wages.

Schedule

Opportunities for overtime.