Quality Control Technician I
Minneapolis, MN, US, 55419
ABOUT THE ROLE
Performs quality control tests for the specific product line in accordance with established local or national standards. This position will be required to conduct quality control tests within the precision standards established by ASTM and MNDOT. The position will be required to report results upward and seek assistance. Conducts in depth problem solving, detailed data, and troubleshooting associated with Aggregate and Ready-Mix performance. This position also assists the Manager of the product line in the implementation of best practices and techniques, in regards to product quality and quality initiatives.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
- Carries out ongoing lab and field sampling. Testing to ensure that material produced and shipped meet State, project and customer specifications and expectations.
- Assist with the development, administration, implementation and documentation of material control plans and related material performance data, procedures and project-specific quality control.
- Perform some service, repair, and calibration of laboratory and field testing equipment on a timely basis.
- Carries out regular updates to appropriate Quality Control and Quality Assurance test databases and spreadsheets as needed.
- Able to learn the basic operations of Ready Mix plants.
- Provide “troubleshooting” guidance and advice, for various customers both internal and external.
- Technical material performance support and expertise provided for all plants in geographic area.
- Recommend and assist with plant changes to ensure conformance and consistency.
- Work under general / minimal supervision; customarily works 20-30% of the time without direct upervision.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education: High school diploma or equivalent Required Work Experience: 1-3 years
MnDOT Aggregate Production Tester or the ability to obtain within 3 months.
MnDOT concrete Plant Tester or the ability to obtain within 3-months.
MnDOTConcrete field Tester or the ability to obtain in 3-months
Additional Requirements:
- Two years of post-secondary technical education or equivalent in experience.
- Availability and willingness to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends to meet customer needs.
- Educates customers in proper application of all Holcim products.
- Job coordinator for on-site quality control work as needed.
- Completion of testing in a timely manner.
- Responsible for own ongoing maintenance, calibration and calibration documentation of testing equipment.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal
- Protection Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law,
- employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets
- the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis