Concrete Quality Control Technician

CalPortland; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

low-cost premiums even for family

Company-paid life/AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

401k/Company Funded Pension Program (0

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support our concrete plants in Kentucky. You will test concrete and aggregate samples, record results, and assist the Quality Manager in improving efficiency and product quality.

The role requires obtaining ACI Field Grade Certification within six months, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and flexibility with hours. English proficiency and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain ACI Field Grade Certification within six months in the position.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• May be required to perform Lab Technician duties based on business need.

Responsibilities

• Perform stripping, curing, capping, and compression tests in the concrete lab.
• Report concrete cylinder strength test results according to ACI standards.
• Work with the plant operator on plant operations and efficiency.
• Inspect Batch Plant, aggregate stockpiles, and mix designs at the assigned plant.
• Adjust loads with concrete admixtures.
• Sample aggregates and perform Portland cement concrete tests per ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards.
• Testing to include moisture content, temperature, slump, density, air content, cylinders.
• Troubleshoot and address material/quality issues (low breaks, Schmidt hammer, cracking, coring).
• Enter test results daily into a computer database and distribute reports.
• Conduct scheduled calibrations on test equipment per the calibration schedule.
• Coordinate work with internal personnel and customers.
• Prepare job incident reports and analyze aggregate and strength reports.

Skills

Concrete testing

Lab data entry

Education

High school diploma/GED

ATTI and ACI Field Grade 1 certified (preferred)

Job description

CalPortland is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support our concrete plants in Kentucky. You will test concrete and aggregate samples, record results, and assist the Quality Manager in improving efficiency and product quality.

The role requires obtaining ACI Field Grade Certification within six months, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and flexibility with hours. English proficiency and a valid driver’s license are essential.