Concrete Quality Control Technician

Concrete Quality Control Technician

Four Corners Materials, a CRH company; Our purpose, commitment to the future and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Quality Control Manager, the Quality Control Technician will follow established policies and procedures as written out by the company. The candidate will perform ASTM tests on raw materials and concrete to ensure product quality and conformance to specifications; assist customers with questions regarding mix designs, specifications, etc.

Wage Range: $22.00-$25.00 per hour dependent on experience

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Safety First Mentality; Abides by all safety rules and regulations. All unsafe practices and conditions will need to be reported promptly.
• Performs required ASTM tests on aggregates and asphalt.
• Performs aggregate sieve analysis and drafts reports regularly to ensure compliance to specifications.
• Maintains all equipment in good operational conditions and ensures equipment is calibrated correctly.
• During production, coordinates concrete mix design adjustments with Plant Foreman/Batch personnel.
• Provides quality customer service by answering questions and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• The candidate shall maintain professional relationships with customers.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required. Duties may include night work.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Education/Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Two years of experience with construction quality control testing preferred. Experience in a building materials/construction industry preferred. ACI Level 1 Certification preferred.
• Work Requirements: Must be 18 years in age or older. Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge/Skill Requirements: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read, interpret and follow documents and procedures such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to operate a computer and software applications. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to be self-sufficient and perform tasks and duties without immediate supervision. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and managers. Always demonstrate proper etiquette, representing LRC professionally and courteously to current and prospective clients. Demonstrate excellent attention to detail including the ability to recognize discrepancies. Employ general knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities. Perform required field and laboratory tests and procedures per applicable standards. Ability to organize, maintain and communicate statistical data related to the Quality Control department.
• Physical Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including handling and operating various hand and power tools, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and bending over for extended periods of time. Requires reaching, crawling, climbing, grasping, kneeling, squatting, and twisting. Often requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to lift, move up to 50 lbs. Sometimes requires working at heights. Requires correct vision and hearing within normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. This is a safety sensitive position.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.