Quality Control Lead: Concrete & Materials Oversight

Oldcastle Infrastructure; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annuity Fund

Health and Welfare

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Annual wage increase

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure in Illinois seeks a hands-on Quality Control Technician responsible for daily concrete strength testing, inspections, and process monitoring in a busy manufacturing environment. You will oversee a small team, maintain raw material reports, and coordinate with DOT/ACI/NPCA as needed, ensuring compliance with QSM standards and audits.

This role is non-exempt, union-based, with benefits including healthcare, paid time off, holidays, and growth opportunities within CRH.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Quality control experience in related industry.
• ACI/PCI Certification preferred, or required to pass ACI Concrete Field Testing within 3 months and maintain certification.
• Basic computer and tablet skills.
• Ability to read/write simple instructions and communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs periodically throughout the day.
• Some travel required for trainings and certifications (less than 10%).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily compressive strength testing of hardened concrete specimens.
• Perform daily pre/post pour inspections on products.
• Monitor production operations as required.
• Report to management on process improvements, repetitive mistakes, and quality concerns.
• Oversee team of 3-4 individuals.
• Responsible for receiving and filing raw material reports for documentation.
• Contact for State DOT, ACI, NPCA.
• Ensure plant readiness for all internal IQAP assessments and annual NPCA audits.
• Participate and maintain all implementation of Krinkle apps for all assigned quality team members.
• Maintain and implement all Oldcastle QSM (Quality System Manual) standards to comply with company policyMeet and maintain all DOT compliance as needed

Skills

Quality control experience

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ACI/PCI Certification

Job description

Oldcastle Infrastructure in Illinois seeks a hands-on Quality Control Technician responsible for daily concrete strength testing, inspections, and process monitoring in a busy manufacturing environment. You will oversee a small team, maintain raw material reports, and coordinate with DOT/ACI/NPCA as needed, ensuring compliance with QSM standards and audits.

This role is non-exempt, union-based, with benefits including healthcare, paid time off, holidays, and growth opportunities within CRH.