Quality Control Technician

SILVER STRIKE NEVADA LLC•Sparks, NV

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About The Position

This skilled position provides quality support for ready-mix operations. Work is performed according to a supervisor’s instructions and generally without direct supervision, except for more complicated tasks. The role includes reviewing project specifications and mix designs, testing concrete and aggregates, supporting plant operators and sales, preparing project submittals, and working at plants, project sites, and in an office. Duties may be assigned or reassigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Critical-thinking mindset and ability to quickly solve problems.
Knowledge of Quality Assurance requirements.
Familiarity with aggregate sizes and required quantities.
Knowledge of the ready-mix and aggregates industry.
ACI Field Technician Certification.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts.

Responsibilities

Review project specifications and prepare submittals for projects in the company’s service areas.
Work with the sales department to review project requirements and advise on mix requirements.
Perform tests at jobsites to assess concrete conformance.
Perform air tests for specification compliance on special projects and mixes and to establish mix history.
Run yield tests for mix compliance.
Run moisture tests for plant operators.
Cast cylinders to provide mix-design history and support correlation testing on specific jobs.
Run trial batches to verify material performance and compliance and evaluate new sources.
Perform trial batches for state-approved and special-project mix designs.
Test aggregate gradations for all plant locations.
Update the mix-design program as needed.
Assist other personnel as needed.
Review and evaluate mix designs overall.