Quality Control Technician

Amrize; Elburn (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) options

Medical & dental

Well-being programs

HSAs & FSAs

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Dress for your day

Job summary

Amrize in Elburn, IL is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform lab and field testing in accordance with ASTM/AASHTO standards. You will report results, analyze data, and support quality initiatives across multiple plants in the region.

You’ll conduct equipment calibration, maintain test databases, and assist with development of material control plans while working with a safety-focused team. The role requires physical ability and flexibility to meet customer needs, including Saturdays

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years work experience in QA.
• 2+ years experience as materials QC Lab Technician preferred.
• Illinois DOT Aggregate Technician Certificate or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• MSHA certificate or ability to obtain in 6 months through Amrize training.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work Saturdays during busy season.

Responsibilities

• Carries out ongoing lab and field sampling and testing to ensure materials meet specifications.
• Assist with development, administration and documentation of material control plans and data.
• Perform service, repair and calibration of laboratory and field testing equipment.
• Update QC/QA databases and provide report summaries as needed.
• Learn basic operations of cement, asphalt or aggregate plants.
• Provide troubleshooting guidance for internal and external customers.
• Offer technical material performance support for all plants in the region.
• Recommend plant changes to ensure conformance and consistency.
• Assist superintendents and managers as required.

Skills

Quality control

Lab testing

Data analysis

Calibration

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

We’re seeking a Quality Control Technician who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Quality Control Technician | Req ID: 17383 | HR Contact: Roscoe Chambers | Location: Elburn, IL

About The Role

Quality Control Technicians perform quality control tests for the specific product line in accordance with established local or national standards. This position will be required to conduct quality control tests within the precision standards established by ASTM and AASHTO. The position will be required to report results upward and seek assistance to analyze data. Conducts in-depth problem solving, detailed data and trend analysis, and troubleshooting associated with aggregate material performance. This position also assists the Material Performance Manager of the product line in the implementation of best practices and techniques, in regards to product quality and quality initiatives.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Carries out ongoing lab and field sampling. Testing to ensure that material produced and shipped meet State, project and customer specifications and expectations. Failure to do so will result in rejection of products that could produce significant negative impact to (1) Market Area financials and (2) Amrize image in the marketplace.
• Assist with the development, administration, implementation and documentation of material control plans and related material performance data, procedures and project-specific quality control.
• Perform some service, repair, and calibration of laboratory and field testing equipment on a timely basis.
• Carries out regular updates to appropriate Quality Control and Quality Assurance test databases and spreadsheets and provide report summaries or analyses as needed.
• Able to learn the basic operations of cement, asphalt or aggregate plants.
• Provide “troubleshooting” guidance and advice, for various customers both internal and external.
• Technical material performance support and expertise provided for all plants in geographic area.
• Recommend and assist with plant changes to ensure conformance and consistency.
• Assist Plant Superintendents and Managers as required, Assist Material Performance personnel in other areas, when available.
• Work under general / minimal supervision; customarily works 20-30% of the time without direct supervision.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

What We Are Looking For

• Required Education: High School diploma/GED
• Required Work Experience: 1-3 years
• At least two years of experience as materials Q.C. Laboratory Technician preferred.
• Illinois DOT Aggregate Technician Certificate or the ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Mine Safety and Health Administration Certificate (MSHA) Or the ability to obtain in 6 mo through Amrize training
• Availability and willingness to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends to meet customer needs This position requires as an essential function:
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs over uneven ground for a distance of 300 ft
• Working hours include most Saturdays during our busy season
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment, including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.