Quality Technician

Amrize • Florence, CO

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician provides quality products to customers by collecting samples and testing raw materials, materials in process, finished products, and competitive products. The role examines laboratory and core samples to determine physical and chemical properties, uses instruments and calculations to verify conformity, and records, analyzes, certifies, and summarizes findings. The technician communicates test results to management and production staff, supports customer-service investigations, and may guide less experienced quality technicians or inspectors on complex assignments. The position is based at the Portland Cement Plant in Colorado and follows an alternating day-and-night schedule working 6:00–6:00. Weekend work, night shifts, and call-outs may be needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of quality or laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of processing methods and appropriate planning techniques.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced math skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, self-direction, and motivation; ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies and safety protocols, including proper use of approved personal protective equipment.
• Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass fit tests.
• Willingness to work weekends, night shifts, and call-outs as needed.
• Some travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or technical degree, preferably in chemistry or another science-related field.
• Accounts payable (AP) experience is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples from plant areas and perform accurate quality-control tests on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and competitive products.
• Provide verbal and/or written test results to management and production staff in a timely manner.
• Examine laboratory and core samples to determine physical and chemical properties; use instruments and calculations to assess conformity with required standards.
• Record, analyze, certify, and summarize findings, and maintain test-result records in databases.
• Assist with customer-service issues, troubleshoot problems or complaints, and support the manager as directed.
• Provide leadership or guidance to less experienced quality technicians and/or inspectors on complex assignments.
• Coordinate work to ensure repairs are completed promptly and according to priority.
• Communicate operational problems, deviations from established standards, and violations of policy or law.
• Communicate, improve, and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies, and promote a culture of safety.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax retirement savings.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Holistic health and well-being programs.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care.
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Educational assistance program.
• Dress for your day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED