Quality Control Technician

711 Materials, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care Insurance

401k program

Pension Program

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

711 Materials, Inc. is seeking a Concrete Quality Control Technician in Modesto, California. This role involves inspecting production materials, performing laboratory tests, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality control within the construction industry and at least five years in the aggregate/ready-mix industry. Competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing construction materials and/or plant inspection is preferred.
• Strong sense of responsibility regarding timely and accurate completion of work.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced and demanding working environment.

Responsibilities

• Comply with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, and Caltrans specifications for sampling and testing.
• Organize the concrete break schedule and plant testing equipment recertification process.
• Communicate with customers and upper management to address quality issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership qualities

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to travel

Education

Certifications related to quality control

Minimum of five years in the aggregate/ready-mix industry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

“OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRATEGY”

We are growing and in need of a Concrete Quality Control Technician for our 711 Materials, Inc. facility.

Come join a team with a great company culture that offers competitive wages and benefits!! We offer Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision Care Insurance. We offer a 401k program. A Pension Program, Life Insurance, AD&D and opportunities for growth and development.

The Quality Control Lab Technician is responsible for inspecting production materials, preparing samples, and performing both routine and special laboratory tests to ensure compliance with ASTM and Caltrans standards for ready mix and aggregate materials. This position involves troubleshooting and maintaining accurate, timely records, as well as inspecting and testing materials to support Quality Control functions at 7/11 Materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Comply with ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, and Caltrans specifications for sampling and testing construction materials
• Organize a concrete break schedule and plant testing equipment recertification process to comply with Caltrans and ACI
• Communicate with plant personnel to maintain proper Batch plant moisture readings for aggregate used in concrete loads
• Communicate with customers to address quality/performance issues of concrete and aggregate products at job sites or plants
• Communicate with upper management and outside companies or agencies to report material testing data
• Maintain working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications to input, evaluate, and report testing material data
• Maintain working knowledge of Command and Stonemont to help the QC Manager with item code information changes/mix design changes
• Train rock plant managers, rock plant personnel, and affected ready mix personnel on ACI sampling and testing procedures
• Supervise mixer drivers on jobsites to ensure they provide a quality product/service and comply with local/project regulations
• Participate in pre-pour meetings with customers and related staff to organize concrete deliveries and divulge mix/plant info
• Maintain proper inventory of lab chemicals and tools to supply the main lab and all rock plant testing facilities
• Apply creative thinking to improve processes and support product development initiatives within operations
• Travel to intrastate plants to sample and deliver aggregate or cement to local agencies for compliance testing, perform concrete trial batches, and conduct concrete field testing for local projects.
• Maintain necessary certifications
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• Experience in testing construction materials and/or plant inspection is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven leadership qualities.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects utilizing organizational skills and communication skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility regarding timely and accurate completion of work and a strong commitment to corporate goals.
• Must be capable of functioning in a fast-paced and demanding working environment.
• Ability to travel to different company locations and work sites as needed
• Previous experience in quality control within the construction industry is preferred
• A minimum of five years in the aggregate/ready-mix industry is preferred
• Certifications related to quality control and construction material testing are advantageous.
• Continuous professional development to stay updated with industry standards and practices is expected.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.