Quality Control Technician

Vulcan Materials • Elizabethtown, KY

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About The Position

Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

Requirements

• Prior training or experience in the materials testing field is preferred.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices of aggregate production is preferred.
• Must display knowledge and awareness of construction and mining site hazards.
• Must possess good math skills and demonstrate the ability to perform simple to moderately complex arithmetic calculations.
• Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other software packages relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Quality Control by conducting routine testing of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, and finished materials.
• Adhere to testing methods, including ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT.
• Complete all required reports in a timely and accurate manner, interpreting, documenting, and storing the results.
• Communicate test results in a timely manner to the supervisor and properly document in a database.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in and around the lab.
• Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications.
• Inspect, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment periodically.
• Inspect stockpiles, materials sources, and truckloads at plant sites.
• Monitor the daily construction of the stockpile to ensure that segregation and contamination is kept to a minimum.
• Notify management immediately if contamination is identified.
• Conduct routine inspections of the plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Great Company Culture with a competitive drive for excellence.
• Industry leader in health and safety standards.
• Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision programs.
• Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development programs to help employees meet their goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing