Quality Control Technician
Marblehead, OH, US, 43440
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position will perform 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 AASHTO. The position will be required to report results upward and seek assistance to analyze data. Conducts in depth problem solving, detailed data and trend analysis, and troubleshooting associated with aggregate material performance. This position also assists in the implementation of best practices and techniques, in regards to product quality and quality initiatives.
WHAT YOU'll BE DOING
- Observe and enforce all Company safety standards, advisories, and policies.
- Be a responsible advocate for on-the-job safety and the environment.
- Carries out ongoing lab and field sampling. Testing to ensure that material produced and shipped meet state, project and customer specifications and expectations. Failure to do so will result in rejection of products that could produce significant negative impact to (1) Market Area financials and (2) Holcim image in the marketplace.
- 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 and provide report summaries or analyses as needed.
- Maintain a plant diary documenting weather conditions, material produced, samples taken, problems, corrective actions and general comments related to quality.
- Able to learn the basic operations of aggregate 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.
- Assist Operations, Area, and Plant Managers as required.
- Assist Material Performance personnel in other areas, when available.
- Work under general / minimal supervision; customarily works 70-80% of the time without direct supervision
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Additional Education Preferred: Bachelor's degree
Required Work Experience: 1-2 years of experience as a materials quality control laboratory technician
Required Training/Certifications: Mine Safety and Health Administration Certificate (MSHA) or the ability to obtain in 6 months through Holcim training
Required Computer and Software Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office
Additional Requirements:
- Basic math skills and knowledge of statistics.
- 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 coverage
- 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
#SalaryUS
Nearest Major Market: Toledo
Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland