2nd Shift Quality Control Technician

Oldcastle Infrastructure; Sweetwater (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k plan

Career growth opportunity

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure in Sweetwater, TN is seeking a Downstack QA Associate to manage quality tasks as products move off production lines. You will identify defects, document non-conformances, and communicate issues to the line leads while supporting training and Lean initiatives.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and adapt to hot and cold conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in QA tasks.
• Good time management and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, environmental, and quality policies.
• Identify casting defects in boxes, large boxes, and covers.
• Log non-conformances in QA HOLD log.
• Communicate quality concerns with line leads and supervisors.
• Lead STOP/CALL/WAIT actions when scrap is identified.
• Assist with training of new hires on the production line.
• Maintain 5S in assigned areas.
• Support QA Inspectors with material testing.
• Participate in LEAN/CI initiatives.
• Adhere to proper stacking standards and operate conveyors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Good time management

Effective communication

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: 526624

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Downstack is responsible for assigned QA tasks and moving products “off‑of” the production line conveyors: polymer concrete boxes, covers, and vaults, and down stacking onto skids.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow All Safety, Environmental, and Quality Policies and Guidelines
• Identify casting defects in: box, large box, & covers
• Properly label non-conformances with HOLD tags
• Properly log non-conformances in QA HOLD log
• Communicate quality concerns with casting line team leads & supervisors
• Communicate quality concerns with casters
• Lead the team in STOP/CALL/WAIT when scrap is identified
• Light rework on the line
• Assist production with training of new hires
• Help identify areas of needed additional training
• Maintain 5S in assigned areas
• Help QA Inspectors with raw material testing
• Participate in LEAN/CI initiatives
• Identify safety hazards in the down stacking area
• Adhere to proper stacking standards
• Control of semi‑automatic conveyor system & “Pac‑man”

Job Requirements

• High School or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Trained to all applicable training matrix standards in support of position
• Strong attention to details
• Basic math skills
• Good Time Management
• Good Communicator
• Must be able to stand for long durations, up to 10 hours
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. continuously
• Must be able to work in a hot and cold environments

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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 a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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