Tech -QC

Vulcan Materials Company•Norfolk, NY

8h•$19 - $28

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician inspects materials being produced, prepares and tests samples, interprets and reports results, and conducts routine and special laboratory testing to ensure materials conform to ASTM and VMC standards. The role investigates causes of poor product quality and customer complaints, implements corrective actions, and advises operations personnel on quality-related matters. The technician performs field and laboratory testing across the product line at production, shipping, and jobsite locations. The position also involves inspecting stockpiles, material sources, and truckloads; monitoring stockpile construction to limit segregation and contamination; assisting with plant calibrations; maintaining testing equipment and records; and communicating results to supervisors, customers, inspectors, and agency representatives. The technician must be aware of construction and mining site hazards, use required protective gear, and be able to lift and transport sample buckets and bags weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Typically an entry-level position; 0 to 2 years of laboratory testing experience in construction aggregate, HMA, or RMC properties.
Some prior training or experience in materials testing and proficiency in basic quality control duties.
Good math skills and ability to perform simple to moderately complex arithmetic calculations.
Ability to maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other relevant software packages.
Attention to detail and ability to perform material testing in an orderly, efficient, and accurate manner.
Ability to document inspection and testing activities.
Good verbal communication skills for interacting with plant production personnel, plant managers, customers, and agency representatives.
Ability to solve problems and work independently.
Knowledge of and awareness of construction and mining site hazards.
Ability to wear protective gear when working in the field, including safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and a hard hat.
Ability to lift and transport sample buckets and bags weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Some college.
ACI Concrete Laboratory Technician Level I certification.
N.I.C.E.T. Level II certification in Asphalt and Concrete.
State- and locally required certifications.

Responsibilities

Sample and test aggregates according to the appropriate standard test methods.
Conduct field and laboratory testing of the complete product line at production, shipping, and jobsite locations to support quality control.
Perform testing using applicable ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT methods.
Communicate test results promptly to the supervisor and document them in the database.
Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications.
Visually inspect stockpiles, material sources, and truckloads at plant sites.
Monitor daily stockpile construction to minimize or eliminate segregation and contamination, and notify management immediately when contamination is identified.
Conduct testing and assist with plant calibrations to ensure product quality.
Complete required reports accurately and on time, and maintain hard-copy files.
Periodically inspect, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment.
Maintain housekeeping standards in and around the laboratory.
Develop and maintain relationships with state, county, and city inspectors and customers to support communication of test results and resolution of product quality issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.