Quality Assurance Technician I

Teichert • Sparks, NV

72d • Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position is responsible for conducting routine Quality Assurance (QA) testing and inspections to determine specification compliance of ReadyMix concrete and aggregate based products. This position can be responsible for either ReadyMix or aggregate plant technician duties. Essential duties and responsibilities include performing quality control tests on concrete products, identifying jobs that need QC presence and performing tests accordingly, transporting test cylinders to the lab, logging, stripping, marking and storing cylinders, observing and recording on-site sampling and test abnormalities, troubleshooting jobsite issues, organizing testing results and preparing reporting information, obtaining samples from job sites and production facilities, maintaining regular communications with plant personnel and/or supervisor, keeping field-testing equipment to Company standards, performing calibration of field-testing equipment, maintaining daily field reports and a weekly log of job sites visited, operating powered equipment as needed, communicating with inspectors regarding testing and results, assisting the Lab Supervisor with mix design research and development, organizing and cleaning the QA lab, monitoring and assisting the work of summer interns, and promoting a Zero Injury culture. Other job-related duties may be assigned by supervisor or other management employees.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• A minimum of 1 to two (2) years of work experience. Experience need not be industry related.
• Varied shifts: Must be willing to work various day, evening and overnight shifts.
• Mathematical aptitude and ability to learn computer aided test data analysis programs.
• Must possess basic computer software skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be willing to learn and become proficient in aggregate testing and related technology.
• Must possess mechanical ability to maintain and repair plant equipment related to QA testing and processing.
• Must be able to exercise judgment where appropriate and within established guidelines.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Must demonstrate an ability to work on a team and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of customers, staff and management.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak and understand English to a proficient and understandable level.
• Must possess a valid California Driver License and must maintain an acceptable driving record.
• A successful candidate will obtain ACI Field Testing Technician Level 1 within six months of employment and recertify upon expiration.
• A successful candidate will obtain ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1 within six months of employment and recertify upon expiration.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control tests on concrete products including but not limited to, field testing (ACI Field Level 1 Testing) and plant aggregates.
• Identify jobs that need QC presence and perform tests accordingly
• Transport test cylinders to the lab, log, strip, mark and store cylinders
• Observe and record on ‐ site sampling and test abnormalities and record in proper documentation.
• Be able to troubleshoot jobsite issues.
• Organizes testing results and prepares reporting information from test results for appropriate Company personnel.
• Obtains samples from job sites and production facilities.
• Maintains regular communications with plant personnel and/or supervisor to report material acceptability and test results.
• Keep all field ‐ testing equipment to Company standards.
• Testing equipment must be kept clean and in working order
• Calibration of field ‐ testing equipment must be performed at scheduled intervals
• Maintain daily field reports and a weekly log of job sites visited.
• Will be tasked trained for operation of powered equipment as needed, this includes time for training.
• Communicates with inspectors regarding testing and results.
• Help Lab Supervisor with mix design research and development.
• Organizes and cleans the QA lab.
• Monitors and assists the work of summer interns.
• Promotes a Zero Injury culture through personal adherence to all company safety policies and practices.
• Perform other job ‐ related duties as assigned by supervisor or other management employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED