Quality Control Technician

Heidelberg Materials•Mitchell, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This an opportunity for a motivated individual to play an integral role for the quality of material inputs and output of final product in a state of the art cement manufacturing facility. The Lab Technician reports to the Quality Control Supervisor. The job responsibilities and functions include but are not limited to the following: Ensure sample integrity and properly collect, identify, prepare and homogenize and store all samples Collect, record, store, analyze and distribute information concerning quality control results Communicate all appropriate results, information and problems to the appropriate supervisors, foremen and plant associates Monitor the quality of the quarried materials through the appropriate testing Control the quality of the raw mill production by performing the appropriate tests and making any necessary changes to maintain the posted targets Control the quality of the finish mill production by performing the appropriate tests and making any necessary changes to maintain the posted targets Control the quality of the kiln production by performing the appropriate testing Perform testing that will enhance the production rate or quality of all plant operations Learn the procedure for the making of glass pellets Insure all plant production meets the specifications of the company, the plant and the customer by performing appropriate testing Perform tests to resolve customer complaints and meet customer needs Assist in the development of new products Monitor all laboratory equipment and plant equipment for proper operation and report any deviations to the proper personnel Keep the department and associated equipment clean Perform tests to determine the quality of fuels Determine the quality of purchased materials by performing the appropriate tests Perform wet chemistry when required Perform all physical testing duties Perform production and inventory record keeping duties Participate in the plant microscopy program Complete assigned work and be in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements. Complete work in a safe manner and adhere to all safety policies and procedures. This position will reside in Mitchell, IN. HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Requirements

2 year degree in Chemistry or similar technical degree beneficial but not required.
2 years of lab experience in cement testing preferred
Basic knowledge of lab equipment
Must be capable of lifting a bag of cement from the floor to the workbench (Type I bag = 94 pounds)
Must be able to work weekends and or Holidays for laboratory coverage
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills
Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Ensure sample integrity and properly collect, identify, prepare and homogenize and store all samples
Collect, record, store, analyze and distribute information concerning quality control results
Communicate all appropriate results, information and problems to the appropriate supervisors, foremen and plant associates
Monitor the quality of the quarried materials through the appropriate testing
Control the quality of the raw mill production by performing the appropriate tests and making any necessary changes to maintain the posted targets
Control the quality of the finish mill production by performing the appropriate tests and making any necessary changes to maintain the posted targets
Control the quality of the kiln production by performing the appropriate testing
Perform testing that will enhance the production rate or quality of all plant operations
Learn the procedure for the making of glass pellets
Insure all plant production meets the specifications of the company, the plant and the customer by performing appropriate testing
Perform tests to resolve customer complaints and meet customer needs
Assist in the development of new products
Monitor all laboratory equipment and plant equipment for proper operation and report any deviations to the proper personnel
Keep the department and associated equipment clean
Perform tests to determine the quality of fuels
Determine the quality of purchased materials by performing the appropriate tests
Perform wet chemistry when required
Perform all physical testing duties
Perform production and inventory record keeping duties
Participate in the plant microscopy program
Complete assigned work and be in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
Complete work in a safe manner and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.