Quality Control Technician

Holcim Ltd.; Elburn (IL); On-site; USD 41,200 - 65,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Disability

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

Dress for your day

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Elburn, IL. The role involves lab and field sampling, ensuring materials meet state, project and customer specs, and maintaining quality control documentation.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of related experience, with preferred QC lab technician background and relevant certifications. The position includes a strong safety culture, diverse plant exposures, and opportunities to support multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Preferred: ≥2 years as materials QC Lab Technician.
• Illinois DOT Aggregate Technician Certificate or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• MSHA certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including some nights/weekends.
• Able to lift 50 lbs over uneven ground for 300 ft.
• Must adhere to safety protocols and PPE; respirator fit tests require clean shaven.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ongoing lab and field sampling; testing to meet specs.
• Assist with material control plans and documentation.
• Perform service and calibration of lab and field testing equipment.
• Update QC/QA databases and provide report summaries.
• Learn basic operations of cement, asphalt, or aggregate plants.
• Provide troubleshooting guidance for internal and external customers.
• Technical material performance support for all plants in the region.
• Recommend plant changes to ensure conformance and consistency.
• Assist Plant Superintendents and Managers as required.
• Work with minimal supervision; 20–30% without direct supervision.
• Promote safety culture and adhere to health, safety and environmental policies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Overview

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

Estimated Wage Range

$41,200 - $65,500 annually

Role Summary

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 & Location

Quality Control Technician – Elburn, IL

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of work experience.
• At least two years of experience as a materials Q.C. Laboratory Technician preferred.
• Illinois DOT Aggregate Technician Certificate or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Mine Safety and Health Administration Certificate (MSHA) or ability to obtain within 6 months through training.
• Availability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs over uneven ground for a distance of 300 ft.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of approved personal protection
  Equipment, including respirators. Clean shaven is required for respirator fit tests.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth after‑tax.
• 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.