Quality Control Specialist

Martin Marietta; Red Oak (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a QC Technician to join our team, focusing on safe, reliable sampling and routine laboratory testing of aggregate materials under supervision. The role involves ensuring products meet prescribed standards, with travel between quarry sites and other locations; hours are early morning with weekend overtime as needed.

The ideal candidate will have high school diploma and QC experience in construction environments, with preferred technical degree and state certification.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Two years in quality control in aggregate or construction environment preferred.
• Technical degree preferred.
• State certification for aggregate field and lab testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test aggregate materials to ensure conformity with specifications.
• Set up, adjust, and operate laboratory equipment such as scales and ovens.
• Collect material samples from conveyors, stockpiles, rail cars, and customer sites.
• Document test results and communicate findings to internal teams and customers.
• Clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Inspect stockpiles and haul units for proper construction and cleanliness.
• Maintain test data files and record results in AggQC.
• Assist in resolving customer technical problems under supervision.
• Assist in training co-workers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Safety conscious

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree

Tools

AggQC

Lab equipment operation

Job description

What to expect:

Martin Marietta is seeking a QC Technician to join our team. The ideal individual will be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated. This individual will be responsible for safely and efficiently sampling and performing routine laboratory testing of aggregate material under the supervision of the Site Manager or other designated personnel. The QC Technician will ensure that all products are consistent with prescribed standards and specifications. This position requires travel from the quarry to other locations. Hours are 6 am - 4 pm including weekends and overtime as necessary.

A typical day for a(n) QC Technician may include:

• Using prescribed standards to determine chemical and/or physical characteristics for quality control purposes and to determine conformity to specifications


• Setting up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instrumentations such as agitators, scales, ovens, and other lab equipment as required


• Working around industrial equipment and machinery to obtain material samples from production facilities such as conveyors, stockpiles, rail cars and/or customer sites


• Reporting and communicates test results internally and externally (DOT and other customers as required)


• Cleaning, maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment


• Inspecting stockpiles for proper construction and haul units for cleanliness


• Maintaining test data files and records test results in AggQC and/or standardized forms


• Investigating and resolves customer technical problems under the guidance of designated personnel as needed


• Aiding in the training of co-workers as needed


• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor

You may be a good fit if you:

• Possess a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience to perform the responsibilities associated with this position


• Have two (2) years' experience in quality control in an aggregate or construction environment (preferred)


• Have a Technical degree (preferred)


• Are State certified for aggregate field and laboratory testing (preferred)