Quality Control Technician
Vulcan Materials Company · Pleasanton, CA · Yesterday
Quality Assurance$30–$36/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Ensure Quality Control
- Conduct routine testing of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, and finished materials to ensure quality control of products at the point of production, shipping, and arrival upon the job site.
- Adhere to testing methods, including American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Document and Report Information
- Complete all required reports in a timely and accurate manner, interpreting, documenting, and storing the results.
- Communicate test results in a timely manner to the supervisor and properly document in a database.
- Maintain Lab Standards
- Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in and around the lab.
- Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications.
- Inspect, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment periodically.
- Monitor Stockpile
- Inspect stockpiles, materials sources, and truckloads at plant sites.
- Maintain segregation and contamination levels in stockpiles to ensure compliance.
- Notify management immediately if contamination is identified.
- Inspect Equipment and Structures
- Conduct routine inspections of the plant equipment in order to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions.
- Prior training or experience in the materials testing field is preferred.
- Knowledge of general principles and practices of aggregate production is preferred.
- Safety Knowledge
- Must display knowledge and awareness of construction and mining site hazards.
- Math Skills
- Must possess good math skills and demonstrate the ability to perform simple to moderately complex arithmetic calculations.
- Technology Skills
- Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other software packages relevant to the position.