Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

CMC QC - Columbia - Columbia, MO

Overview

Position Type Full Time

Description

Capital Materials is looking for a QC Tech for the 2026 Paving season! If you are interested in learning about QC and becoming a QC Tech, even if you do not have experience, apply today! This position will be located in Columbia, Missouri.

The Quality Control Lab Technician performs inspections, checks, and tests for quality of the material to be utilized in the manufacturing of asphalt, ensuring product quality and compliance with applicable specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides verbal and/or written tests results and reports to the QC Manager and staff.
• Enforce quality control and Company safety policies on all aspects of the work
• Cut core samples from roadway and test in a timely manner
• Conducts tests on aggregate and asphalt
• Perform mathematical calculations to verify physical and volumetric properties
• Communicate daily with QC Technician/Manager and the Roadway Technician
• Calculates pay factors and tonnage totals on daily lab reports
• Responsible for set up, adjustment and operation of laboratory/testing equipment.
• Work around industrial equipment and machinery to obtain materials samples.
• Record test results in a timely manner.
• Report and communicate test results internally and externally (DOT and other customers as required).
• Clean, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment. Inspect stockpiles for proper construction; inspect haul units for cleanliness; Maintain test data files; assist in investigating and resolving customer technical problems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, or the ability to learn, safety rules and equipment including identification of precautions for and emergency response to chemical, electrical, and mechanical hazards, and asphyxiating, toxic and explosive gases and vapors.
• Demonstrates good workmanship in a neat and timely manner.
• Must be able to work in a variety of positions throughout the day including standing, stooping, bending at the waist, at waist level, shoulder height and above the head. The job location is in all areas as required in our geographical work area.
• Participate as a team member. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous QC experience in a similar setting is a plus but not mandatory.
• Ability to work independently under strict time guidelines.
• Proven track record of completing jobs while meeting all safety/budget/schedule goals.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule allowing for travel to different facilities
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Subject to drug screening and a medical review exam.
• The employee will work primarily outdoors, exposed to inclement weather, and in the proximity of chemical, electrical and mechanical hazards

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. We offer competitive wages and great employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, life insurance and short and long-term disability.

EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled

Capital will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.