Junior Manufacturing Quality Assurance

Ontario Health; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vossloh in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform routine and non-routine QC tests on raw materials and concrete products, document results, and ensure compliance with standards.

You will inspect incoming materials, calibrate equipment, train staff, and report non-conformances while working with production teams to implement corrective actions. This role requires hands-on testing, attention to detail, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality processes, production planning, and safety management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine quality control tests on raw materials, concrete mixes, and finished products.
• Conduct tests such as slump tests, compression tests, air content tests, and temperature measurements to ensure concrete meets specifications.
• Monitor and document material properties and test results, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Inspect incoming raw materials for quality and consistency.
• Ensure proper mixing, curing, and finishing of concrete products as per standard procedures.
• Analyze and interpret test results to make recommendations for improvements or adjustments in mix designs and manufacturing processes.
• Verify compliance with relevant industry standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Perform field inspections and concrete testing on job sites as required.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and work with production teams to correct any problems.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory and testing equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the QC lab and testing areas.
• Assist in training production staff with quality control procedures and best practices.
• Report any non-conformances to management and assist with corrective actions.

Skills

Quality control experience

Manufacturing quality processes

Communication & collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Are you eager to help shape the future of mobility and contribute to sustainability? Then Vossloh is the right place for you. Join our team and be part of innovative solutions that drive positive change in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities for Quality Control Technician

• Perform routine and non-routine quality control tests on raw materials, concrete mixes, and finished products.
• Conduct tests such as slump tests, compression tests, air content tests, and temperature measurements to ensure concrete meets specifications.
• Monitor and document material properties and test results, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Inspect incoming raw materials (aggregates, cement, etc.) for quality and consistency.
• Ensure proper mixing, curing, and finishing of concrete products as per standard procedures.
• Analyze and interpret test results to make recommendations for improvements or adjustments in mix designs and manufacturing processes.
• Verify compliance with relevant industry standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Perform field inspections and concrete testing on job sites as required.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and work with production teams to correct any problems.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory and testing equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the QC lab and testing areas.
• Assist in training production staff with quality control procedures and best practices.
• Report any non-conformances to management and assist with corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Preferred 5 years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality processes, production planning, and safety management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality-related documentation systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Work Availability

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance according to company guidelines.
• Must be available and willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays as the employer determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to work in hot temperatures in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter months.
• Must be able to work in dusty, dirty, and noisy factory conditions.

Your contact person Pavicich, Mary Vossloh is a global rail technology company that has stood for quality, safety, customer orientation and innovative strength for 140 years. With our comprehensive range of rail products and services, we are one of the world market leaders in this field. Vossloh operates in almost 30 countries with over 40 production locations and offers customers worldwide integrated solutions from a single source. In this way, we make an important contribution to the safe and sustainable mobility of people and the transport of commercial goods. Following our guiding principle of "enabling green mobility", the topic of sustainability is a central component of our corporate strategy and is firmly anchored in our value system. Our goal is to be CO2 neutral by 2030. Our corporate values are at the heart of everything we do. Passion, Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Trust & Respect and last but not least Sustainability. Vossloh is offering you an inspiring and safe working environment. We have plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. The German Vossloh companies are certified according to the “Career and Family” audit.