Plant Quality Control Technician

Cemstone Products Company•Midway, MN

4d•$21 - $22

About The Position

Cemstone® has become synonymous with high quality products and unparalleled service in the ready-mix concrete industry in the upper midwest. Our reputation is reflected in the structures we’ve helped create and our long-held and long-practiced commitment to our core values. Here's your opportunity to join an amazing family-owned business that has been around for nearly 100 years! What You Will Do: Within the company framework, the Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing quality control testing on aggregates supplied to the production site by testing the moisture content, minus #200 sieve and gradations of those materials to insure they meet all corresponding specifications. After concrete is produced at the production facility, quality control testing will be performed by testing the concrete temperature, slump, unit weight, air content and yield to ensure it meets the project specifications and customer needs. At the construction site, check quality and consistency of the product prior to placement. Report test results to Operations, Dispatch and Engineering Service’s staff in a timely manner. Work closely with customers and Engineering Service’s staff to solve issues of quality, placement techniques and finishing.

Requirements

Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle
Must be proficient with computers, smart phones, data entry and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to discuss technical and logistical aspects of concrete quality, production and delivery.

Responsibilities

Calibrate production equipment
Sample and test raw materials for specification compliance
Perform QC tests such as temperature, slump, unit weight, air content, set time, water/cement ratio and casting strength specimens
Use test results to make mix adjustments
Record and report test results to your supervisor, batch personnel, dispatch and the customer
Required to keep a “daily journal” and fill out “Cemstone sample reports” for each sample taken
Interact with the customer’s field production and management staff to manage project expectations
Responsible for maintaining your own testing equipment, including cleaning and proper calibration
In applicable, keep accurate records of company vehicle mileage and maintenance including regular scheduled oil changes
Must present yourself in a professional manner as stated in the Cemstone Employee Handbook. Behavior is to be professional and business like.