Quality Control Apprentice
About The Position
Amrize is seeking a Quality Control Apprentice, also described as a Concrete Quality Control Technician Apprentice, to learn quality control work on construction projects. The role features an accelerated competency program focused on rapid proficiency during the first 60 days and daily guidance from experienced senior staff. The apprentice learns to maintain mix designs according to project, DOT, or local specifications; collect samples; perform quality control testing under supervision; investigate and test raw materials; report results to management and production staff; and assist with customer service issues.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Ability to obtain ACI concrete and aggregate certifications.
- Willingness to work nights and weekends.
- Ability to work as part of a team with QC, operations, and drivers.
- Self-motivation.
- Positive communication with customers and laboratories during issues.
- Adherence to safety protocols and proper use of company-approved personal protective equipment, including respirators when required; employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass fit tests, subject to applicable law.
Responsibilities
- Learn to maintain mix designs as required by project, DOT, or local city/county specifications.
- Collect samples and perform quality control testing under supervision.
- Assist in investigating, testing, and sampling raw materials to help solve quality problems.
- Provide verbal and/or written test results to management and production staff in a timely manner.
- Learn to ensure testing is conducted efficiently and consistently to produce accurate results.
- Assist with customer service issues as directed.
- Communicate, improve, and adhere to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
- Ensure safety, compliance, and environmental requirements are followed.
- Prepare documents containing test results for production personnel and quality control management.
- Examine laboratory samples to determine physical properties and conformity.
- Promote a culture of safety and exhibit safe behaviors.
- Record and prepare summaries of findings using various databases.
Benefits
- Promotion opportunities
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax retirement savings
- Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
- Holistic health and well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
- Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave (maternity and paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
