Quality Control Technician

Hirebridge; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability coverage

Company-paid life

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

Contech in Caldwell, Idaho operates a plant focused on producing high-quality concrete products for essential infrastructure. The Quality Control Technician role involves overseeing testing, documentation, and adherence to industry standards to ensure product integrity.

You will work with batching processes, inspect materials, and participate in monthly training to uphold Contech’s commitment to continuous improvement and reliable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Ability to read production drawings and engineered prints.
• Experience with batching-related equipment for concrete production.
• Strong verbal and written communication and leadership abilities.
• Troubleshooting and basic equipment repair skills.
• Mathematical ability to calculate mixing proportions for molds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure concrete products meet PCI, ASTM, AASHTO and other requirements.
• Oversee and document all concrete testing (air, slump, temp, unit weight, cylinder tests).
• Maintain records of cylinder breaks per PCI/quality standards.
• Inspect raw materials and fresh concrete during batching and after testing.
• Ensure proper mix designs are used for each product type.
• Operate and maintain quality equipment per manuals.
• Conduct random inspections and document wire cage fabrication.
• Inspect loads leaving the plant for accuracy and quality.
• Hold monthly quality control training meetings and maintain training records.

Skills

Read drawings

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Math skills

MS Office

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Batching equipment

Concrete testing equipment

Job description

Are you ready to be a part of something essential? Contech is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our Caldwell, ID plant, where you'll contribute to building and maintaining America's vital infrastructure, including drainage systems, bridges, stormwater management, and more.

Why Apply?

• Competitive wages.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Comprehensive company-provided benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, company-paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

About the Role

As a Quality Control Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that concrete products meet various specifications, including PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute), ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials), and other local and company-specific requirements.
• Overseeing and documenting all concrete testing, including air, slump, temperature, unit weight, and cylinder tests. You'll take corrective action as needed to maintain product quality.
• Maintaining records of cylinder breaks in accordance with company quality control standards and PCI requirements.
• Inspecting raw materials and fresh concrete during batching and after testing to confirm they meet specifications.
• Ensuring the use of proper mix designs for each product type.
• Operating and maintaining quality equipment according to manuals and instructions.
• Conducting random inspections and documentation of wire cage fabrication.
• Inspecting loads leaving the plant to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Holding monthly quality control training meetings and maintaining personnel training records.

What We Require

• Preferred: A two-year technical degree.
• Ability to read and understand production drawings, engineered prints, and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of operating and adjusting batching-related equipment for concrete production.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills and the ability to make adjustments and basic equipment repairs to meet specifications.
• Mathematical ability to calculate mixing proportions and quantities required for filling molds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Preferred: American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I or the ability to obtain it within one year.
• Preferred: PCI Level 2 certification or the ability to obtain it within one year.

About Us

At Contech, each day brings new challenges, and we ensure that you're prepared to tackle them all. We are dedicated to continual improvement and offer:

• A friendly and team-oriented work environment with a supportive management team.
• Hands-on training for our employees and ample opportunities for advancement.
• A company committed to a culture of continuous improvement.

Take the next step in your career by joining Contech as a Quality Control Technician. Make a meaningful impact by ensuring the quality of America's infrastructure.