Quality Control Technician
Role Overview
Quality Control Technician is responsible for inspecting materials being produced, preparing and testing samples, interpreting and reporting results, and conducting routine and special laboratory testing to ensure conformance with American Society for Testing and Materials(ASTM) and VMC standards on all materials.
Examines causes of poor product quality, researches causes of complaints and implements corrective action.
Acts as a source of knowledge to operations personnel with the ability to advise and recommend changes.
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities
- Education • High School diploma or its equivalent is required. • Some college preferred. Experience • This is typically an entry level position. 0 to 2 years laboratory testing experience in construction aggregate/HMA/RMC properties. Individual may have some prior training or experience in the materials testing field and demonstrates a proficiency to perform basic Quality Control duties and responsibilities. • Certifications preferred: • ACI Concrete Laboratory Technician Level I • N.I.C.E.T. Level II (Asphalt & Concrete) • State and locally required certifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Individual must possess good math and demonstrate the ability to perform simple to moderately complex arithmetic calculations. • Maintain and calibrate testing equipment. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment and other software packages relevant to the position. • Must be attentive to detail. • Person must have the ability to perform material testing in an orderly, efficient and accurate manner. • Document all inspection and testing activities. • Person must possess good verbal communications skills for dealing with plant production personnel, plant managers, customers and agency representatives. • Ability to problem solve and work independently. Other Requirements • This position requires knowledge and awareness of construction and mining site hazards. • Will be required to wear protective gear when working in the field, including gear to protect against exposure to noise, dust and hazardous materials. This will include but is not limited to safety glasses, steel toe boots, hearing protection, and hard hat. • This requires an awareness to safeguard against possible hazards. • Will be required to lift and transport sample buckets and bags of up to 50 pounds.
- Hourly Range. The base hourly range for this role is between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data. JD Disclaimer Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.
- Education
- High School diploma or its equivalent is required.
- Some college preferred.
Qualifications
- This is typically an entry level position. 0 to 2 years laboratory testing experience in construction aggregate/HMA/RMC properties. Individual may have some prior training or experience in the materials testing field and demonstrates a proficiency to perform basic Quality Control duties and responsibilities.
- ACI Concrete Laboratory Technician Level I
- N.I.C.E.T. Level II (Asphalt & Concrete)
- State and locally required certifications
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Individual must possess good math and demonstrate the ability to perform simple to moderately complex arithmetic calculations.
- Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment and other software packages relevant to the position.
- Must be attentive to detail.
- Person must have the ability to perform material testing in an orderly, efficient and accurate manner.
- Document all inspection and testing activities.
- Person must possess good verbal communications skills for dealing with plant production personnel, plant managers, customers and agency representatives.
- Ability to problem solve and work independently.
- Other Requirements
- This position requires knowledge and awareness of construction and mining site hazards.
- Will be required to wear protective gear when working in the field, including gear to protect against exposure to noise, dust and hazardous materials. This will include but is not limited to safety glasses, steel toe boots, hearing protection, and hard hat.
- This requires an awareness to safeguard against possible hazards.
- Will be required to lift and transport sample buckets and bags of up to 50 pounds.
- JD Disclaimer
- Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hourly Range. The base hourly range for this role is between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
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