Quality Control Technician

About Western Coating

Western Coating, Inc. is the industry leader in epoxy-coated rebar and alternative corrosion-resistant solutions for reinforced concrete needs. As pioneers in the manufacturing of epoxy-coated rebar, Western Coating, through Farwest, provides corrosion-resistant construction solutions in stainless-steel, fiberglass reinforcing (FRP), galvanized reinforcing, as well as a wide range of alternative mill grades.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Disability
• 401K with up to a 3.5% match
• Safety Bonus of up to $0.60 paid quarterly when safety goals are met
• Career development opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Schedule

Full-time, onsite. Day shift: 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.

Pay

$19.10 to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of epoxy-coated products from the beginning of the coating process through fabrication and to the point of shipment.
• Perform various tests on products, monitor and adjust processes to ensure compliance with CRSI and ASTM standards.
• Assure maximum efficiency of processes while following Company safety policies and best practices in the epoxy-coated rebar industry.
• Act as department lead, ensuring team members meet job performance standards.
• Monitor coating and production processes to ensure customer satisfaction by performing and recording various testing and observations.
• Provide technical directions to employees regarding adjustment of procedures and equipment settings.
• Promote a safe workplace and team environment by adhering to all Company safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and participating in Lean concepts.
• Maintain records, update spreadsheets, revise processes as manuals and standards are updated, and document all activities.
• Troubleshoot problems regarding the quality of coated products, provide corrective recommendations or decisions, and communicate them to the Branch Operations Manager.
• Work with outside sources such as state and industry inspectors and representatives.
• Direct or perform regular preventative maintenance to ensure maximum uptime of equipment and quality of coated products.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience with reinforcing steel and coating procedures preferred
• Experience in quality control procedures and documentation required
• Ability to work in a team environment and treat internal and external customers with courtesy and professionalism
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check post-offer. Farwest participates in E-Verify to confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.