Quality Control Technician

CalPortland; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost premiums

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

401k pension

EAP

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland in California is seeking a Quality Control Technician to assist the Quality Manager by testing and analyzing data, resolving issues at project sites, and supporting plant operations to improve efficiency.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; ATTI and ACI Field Grade 1 certification preferred, and the ability to obtain ACI Field Grade Certification within six months. Must lift up to 75 pounds and work flexible hours; OSHA 10 and English fluency required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• ATTI and ACI Field Grade 1 certification (preferred)
• Ability to obtain ACI Field Grade Certification within six months
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, occasional 100 pounds
• Must work flexible hours with varying start/stop times
• Must read/write English and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Perform stripping, curing, capping, and compression testing in the concrete lab.
• Report concrete cylinder strength test results per ACI standards.
• Assist plant operator with operations and efficiency improvements.
• Inspect Batch Plant, aggregate stockpiles and mix designs at the plant.
• Adjust loads with concrete admixtures as needed.
• Sample aggregates and perform Portland cement concrete tests per ASTM/AASHTO/DOT standards.
• Enter test results daily into a database and distribute reports.
• Coordinate work with internal teams (sales, operations, customer service, dispatch).
• Conduct scheduled calibrations on test equipment.
• Prepare job incident reports and analyze aggregate/strength reports.
• Work with customers and attend pre-job meetings.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma/GED

ATTI &ACI Field Grade 1 (preferred)

Job description

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The Quality Control Technician will assist the Quality Manager in optimizing the efficiency and productivity of plants by testing and analyzing data and resolving any issues at the project sites.

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

• low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

Compensation

$28 - $34/ hr

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of stripping, curing, capping, and compression testing in the concrete and concrete aggregate testing lab.
• Report concrete cylinder strength test results according to ACI standards.
• Work with the plant operator on plant operations and efficiency
• Inspect Batch Plant, aggregate stockpiles, and mix designs at the assigned plant
• Ability to adjust loads with concrete admixtures
• Sample aggregates and perform applicable Portland cement concrete tests (in accordance with the most current ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards)
• Testing to include: moisture content, temperature, slump, density, air content, cylinders, etc.
• Troubleshoot and address material/quality issues (low breaks, Schmidt hammer, cracking, coring, etc.)
• Enter test results daily into a computer database and distribute reports to appropriate individuals
• Conduct scheduled calibrations on test equipment per the calibration schedule
• Coordinate work with internal personnel, i.e.sales, operations, customer service, and dispatch
• Prepare job incident reports
• Analyze aggregate and strength reports
• Work directly with customers
• Attend pre-job meetings
• Work with plant operators, co-workers, and drivers

Education

• High school diploma/GED
• ATTI and ACI Field Grade 1 certified (preferred)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain ACI Field Grade Certification within six (6) months in the position
• Job requires the following motions: climbing, bending, squatting, lifting, sitting, stretching, vibration, twisting, pushing/pulling of controls, and riding on rough terrain, use of hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers, driving/walking on uneven ground, and climbing stairs
• Frequent lifting up to 75 pounds, occasional lifting of 100 pounds
• May be exposed to extremes of hot or cold weather and be able to work in wet environments
• Must be able to work flexible hours with varying start and stop times
• Overtime work plus nights will be required as needed by the company
• Must meet OSHA 10 guidelines and be able to follow all CalPortland Safety Policies
• ANSI-approved PPE will be provided and must be used when required
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
• Able to work cooperatively with others
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Techniciansubject to random drug and alcohol screens as required by the company
• May be required to perform Lab Technician duties based on business need

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.