Quality Control Technician I
About The Position
The Quality Control Technician I performs quality control testing on sand and rock materials for specific product lines using ASTM and AASHTO standards. The role conducts laboratory and field sampling and testing to confirm materials produced and shipped meet state, project, and customer specifications. It also involves analysis of aggregate performance, maintenance and calibration of testing equipment, quality documentation, database updates, and troubleshooting support for internal and external customers. The technician works under general or limited supervision and may travel to multiple regional locations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and Google applications.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds over uneven ground for a distance.
- Ability to work shift schedules, callouts, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays; work schedules may change on short notice.
- Adhere to safety protocols and properly use Amrize-approved personal protective equipment, including respirators. Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass fit tests.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of post-secondary technical education or science coursework involving laboratory functions.
- At least two years of experience as a materials quality control laboratory technician.
- Experience working in varying weather conditions.
- Background as a geology, chemistry, or earth sciences graduate.
- Ability to learn the basic operations of aggregate plants.
Responsibilities
- Conduct ongoing laboratory and field sampling and testing to ensure materials produced and shipped meet state, project, and customer specifications.
- Perform detailed problem-solving, data and trend analysis, and troubleshooting related to aggregate material performance, and report results.
- Assist with documentation of material control plans, material performance data, procedures, and project-specific quality control.
- Perform some service, repair, and calibration of laboratory and field testing equipment.
- Update Quality Control and Quality Assurance test databases and spreadsheets, and provide report summaries or analyses as needed.
- Learn plant flow and plant operations.
- Observe and enforce Amrize US safety standards, advisories, and policies.
- Advocate for on-the-job safety and the environment, and communicate, improve, and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Provide troubleshooting guidance and advice to internal and external customers.
- Travel to multiple regional locations and work overtime as required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax retirement savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 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
