Plant Quality Control Technician

Cemstone Products Company; Jordan (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cemstone is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Minnesota to perform QC testing on aggregates and concrete produced at our facility and at job sites. You will monitor moisture, sieve gradations, temperature, slump, unit weight and yield to meet project specifications, and communicate results to Operations, Dispatch and Engineering staff.

This role requires a reliable vehicle, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to discuss concrete quality and delivery with customers.

Qualifications

• Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle.
• Proficient with computers, smartphones, data entry and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to discuss technical and logistical aspects of concrete quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate production equipment.
• Sample and test raw materials for specification compliance.
• Perform QC tests: temperature, slump, unit weight, air content, set time, water/cement ratio, and casting strength.
• Record and report test results to supervisor, batch personnel, dispatch and the customer.
• Interact with customer field staff to manage project expectations.
• Maintain testing equipment and calibration.
• Keep daily journal and Cemstone sample reports for each sample.
• Collaborate with Engineering Service staff to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Reliable vehicle

MS Office proficiency

Concrete quality knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

Cemstone® has become synonymous with high quality products and unparalleled service in the ready-mix concrete industry in the upper midwest. Our reputation is reflected in the structures we’ve helped create and our long-held and long-practiced commitment to our core values. Here’s your opportunity to join an amazing family-owned business that has been around for nearly 100 years!

What You Will Do

Within the company framework, the Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing quality control testing on aggregates supplied to the production site by testing the moisture content, minus #200 sieve and gradations of those materials to insure they meet all corresponding specifications. After concrete is produced at the production facility, quality control testing will be performed by testing the concrete temperature, slump, unit weight, air content and yield to ensure it meets the project specifications and customer needs. At the construction site, check quality and consistency of the product prior to placement. Report test results to Operations, Dispatch and Engineering Service’s staff in a timely manner. Work closely with customers and Engineering Service’s staff to solve issues of quality, placement techniques and finishing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Calibrate production equipment
• Sample and test raw materials for specification compliance
• Perform QC tests such as temperature, slump, unit weight, air content, set time, water/cement ratio and casting strength specimens
• Use test results to make mix adjustments
• Record and report test results to your supervisor, batch personnel, dispatch and the customer
• Required to keep a “daily journal” and fill out “Cemstone sample reports” for each sample taken
• Interact with the customer’s field production and management staff to manage project expectations
• Responsible for maintaining your own testing equipment, including cleaning and proper calibration
• In applicable, keep accurate records of company vehicle mileage and maintenance including regular scheduled oil changes
• Must present yourself in a professional manner as stated in the Cemstone Employee Handbook. Behavior is to be professional and business like.

Qualifications

• Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle
• Must be proficient with computers, smart phones, data entry and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to discuss technical and logistical aspects of concrete quality, production and delivery

Pay

$21.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Join us in building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Build Your Future at Cemstone

Our employees are our greatest strength. At Cemstone, we build more than the infrastructure and the places where you experience life — we also build careers. When you work at Cemstone, you experience more than just a job. You earn a rewarding career that provides you the opportunity to build a better future for yourself and fulfills your desire for challenge and growth. It’s our goal to provide stable and progressive employment for our employees. As a family-owned business, we understand and recognize the importance of family and promote the idea of a balanced work and personal life. From our very beginning, it has been the Cemstone employees that have formed the foundation on which we have built this company.