Concrete Quality Technician

Socket.dev; Selkirk (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Quality Technician to test and inspect materials, products, and processes in a precast concrete manufacturing environment. You will support Production by performing pre-manufacture inspections and after-production checks, entering data into the system, and reporting quality issues to management.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic PC skills including Word and Excel, sharp attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints/production drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety policies.
• Perform pre-manufacture inspections and post-production checks to meet quality requirements.
• Enter Production and Quality data into computer systems.
• Identify, document and report quality problems to Production or Quality Management.
• Look for opportunities to improve materials, processes and products.
• Ensure cleanliness of the lab, testing areas and equipment.
• Lead by example with core values of honesty and integrity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Blueprint reading

Analytical and math skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Purpose/Scope

The Quality Technician tests and inspects material, product, and processes at various stages of production in a precast concrete manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all published/posted safety policies.
• Performs all aspects of the pre-manufacture inspection process, and during and after Production to meet Quality requirements.
• Accurately enters Production and Quality data into computer system.
• Identify, document, and report any Quality problems to Production or Quality Management.
• Look for opportunities to improve material, processes, and products.
• Ensures cleanliness of the lab, testing areas, and equipment.
• Leads by example when displaying the core values, honesty, integrity, work ethic, and respect for others.
• Treats production and yard teams as the customer when performing timely inspections on products and processes.
• Works as a team player.
• Strives to better himself/herself daily through continuous learning and developing other’s technical knowledge.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma

Other Required Qualifications

• Basic PC skills, such as using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and/or Production Drawings.
• Ability to perform analytical and math functions.
• Basic understanding of test measurements.
• Problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience performing concrete tests.

Physical Requirements

• Office: Move 25 lbs. (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made), work witha computer for extended periods of time.
• Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50 lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bendat the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection.

Work Environment

• Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Midwest and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises,little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways.
• Work to completion hours

The compensation range for this position based on skills, qualifications and background is $24 to $28 per hour.