QC Apprentice I

01011 Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC; Town of Milton (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC is seeking a Quality Control Apprentice in the United States. This entry-level role provides hands-on training in materials testing, laboratory and field testing, and documentation, with mentorship toward QC Inspector certification within two years.

You will assist in collecting and testing materials, operate lab equipment under supervision, document results, and support quality control initiatives while learning procedures to ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• Interest in materials testing and QC.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or in a team.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn technical procedures toward certification.
• Capable of performing physical tasks in varied environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and testing materials to ensure quality.
• Operate and maintain lab and field testing equipment.
• Accurately document test results and report variances.
• Support quality control initiatives and learn procedures.
• Learn toward QC Inspector certification within two years.

Skills

Materials testing interest

Ability to follow directions

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical tasks

Tools

Lab equipment operation

Field testing equipment

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

About the Role

This Quality Control (Q/C) Apprentice position is a developmental opportunity designed for individuals with little to no prior experience in materials testing or construction quality control. The role provides hands‑on training and mentorship to build foundational skills, with the goal of preparing the apprentice for certification and long-term success in the field.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in collecting and testing materials to ensure product quality and consistency
• Operate and maintain lab and field‑testing equipment under supervision
• Accurately document test results and report any variances or irregularities
• Support quality control initiatives and learn compliance requirements
• Learn from experienced technicians with the goal of achieving QC Inspector certification within two years of commencing employment

What Are We Looking For

• Strong interest in materials testing and construction quality control
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a team
• Solid communication and documentation skills
• Capable of performing physical tasks in varied environmental conditions
• Willingness and ability to learn technical procedures and pursue certification

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
• Expectation to pursue the QC Inspector certification within two years of commencing employment

Work Environment

Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $20 per hour, 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • AD&D, Short- and Long‑Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
• Role may require additional schooling or coursework, which is covered by Heidelberg Materials

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready‑mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.