QC Technician

Silvi Concrete Products, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Silvi Materials Quality Control Technician, one is responsible for ensuring that concrete chemistry and construction projects comply with plans and specifications. This position includes industry testing of concrete consistency, air, water, color, and chemical content. The qualified candidate will be able to communicate with and interact with construction personnel, inspectors, plant managers, and drivers concerning the concrete materials used on a particular job. Silvi Materials has been expanding our “A” Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 15+ companies, employing over 950 people across 30+ locations in Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success. We value the fresh ideas and perspectives of each new member of our team. You'll be an integral part of our Quality Control/Technical Services Team!

Requirements

Travel with their own vehicle to and from various plants and client locations. Mileage and tolls will be reimbursed.
Valid Driver's license.
Work a wide variety of hours and be able to work a flexible schedule as per company and client needs.
Is able to work overtime hours.
Works Saturdays and night pours as required.
Understand the various components that make up the product and how they interact with one another.
Understand how to troubleshoot the various problems that occur with the product and how to correct them.
Understand the proper techniques for testing concrete.
Has a valid driver’s license and is willing to undergo an MVR check.
Willing to work outdoors, in all weather, to handle the concrete testing on site.
Lift up to 100 lbs of liquid concrete using a wheelbarrow.
Lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds on occasion.
Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
Stand for long periods of time.
Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience is preferred but not required.
Some college or further education is preferred but not required.
Preferably is ACI Level 1 certified, or willing to undergo paid training and testing to obtain the certification.

Responsibilities

Arrives at the plant or job site prior to the first concrete delivery.
Performs the initial and ongoing testing of aggregate and concrete for gradation, moisture, slump, air content, and temperature.
After evaluation of the above factors, maintains contact with plant operations and/or QC, to ensure that necessary adjustments (if required) to the mixture are made.
When the concrete comes to the job site places some of the batch in cylinders.
In the lab, performs tests that measure the compressive strength of concrete cylinders.
Compares that value to the design value to ensure compliance with specifications.
Communicates information to the appropriate individuals/agencies.
Directly handles concrete during various testing.