Quality Control Technician

Quality Control TechnicianAre you ready to be a part of something essential? Contech is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our Caldwell, ID plant, where you'll contribute to building and maintaining America's vital infrastructure, including drainage systems, bridges, stormwater management, and more.Why Apply?Competitive wages. Opportunities for overtime. Comprehensive company-provided benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, company-paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.About the RoleAs a Quality Control Technician, your responsibilities will include:Ensuring that concrete products meet various specifications, including PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute), ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials), and other local and company-specific requirements.Overseeing and documenting all concrete testing, including air, slump, temperature, unit weight, and cylinder tests. You'll take corrective action as needed to maintain product quality.Maintaining records of cylinder breaks in accordance with company quality control standards and PCI requirements.Inspecting raw materials and fresh concrete during batching and after testing to confirm they meet specifications.Ensuring the use of proper mix designs for each product type.Operating and maintaining quality equipment according to manuals and instructions.Conducting random inspections and documentation of wire cage fabrication.Inspecting loads leaving the plant to ensure accuracy and quality.Holding monthly quality control training meetings and maintaining personnel training records.What We RequirePreferred: A two-year technical degree.Ability to read and understand production drawings, engineered prints, and equipment manuals.Knowledge of operating and adjusting batching-related equipment for concrete production.Strong verbal and written communication skills and leadership abilities.Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills and the ability to make adjustments and basic equipment repairs to meet specifications.Mathematical ability to calculate mixing proportions and quantities required for filling molds.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.Preferred: American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I or the ability to obtain it within one year.Preferred: PCI Level 2 certification or the ability to obtain it within one year.About UsAt Contech, each day brings new challenges, and we ensure that you're prepared to tackle them all. We are dedicated to continual improvement and offer:A friendly and team-oriented work environment with a supportive management team.Hands-on training for our employees and ample opportunities for advancement.A company committed to a culture of continuous improvement.Take the next step in your career by joining Contech as a Quality Control Technician. Make a meaningful impact by ensuring the quality of America's infrastructure.Ready to Apply? The process is simple. Click on the "apply" button to get started. Good luck!Contech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender status, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Contech is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the Contech Recruiting team at View phone number on click.appcast.io.