Quality Control Technician

Vulcan Materials Company; Concord (NC, NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to ensure quality control in construction materials. This role involves conducting routine testing, documenting results, and maintaining lab standards, contributing to vital infrastructure projects across the U.S. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, and personal development, while enjoying a supportive culture and comprehensive health benefits. Whether you're inspecting equipment or monitoring stockpiles, your work will play a crucial role in building roads, schools, and hospitals. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Prior training or experience in materials testing preferred.
• Knowledge of aggregate production principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine testing of materials to ensure quality control.
• Document test results and communicate promptly to supervisors.
• Inspect stockpiles and monitor daily construction to prevent contamination.

Skills

Materials Testing

Aggregate Production Principles

Safety Awareness

Math Skills

Technology Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Oracle

Job description

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do:

1. Ensure Quality Control: Conduct routine testing of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, and finished materials to ensure quality control of products at the point of production, shipping, and upon arrival at the job site. Adhere to testing methods, including ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards.
2. Document and Report Information: Complete all required reports accurately and timely, interpret, document, and store results. Communicate test results promptly to supervisors and record in databases.
3. Maintain Lab Standards: Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in the lab. Troubleshoot issues, review product specifications, and periodically calibrate and maintain testing equipment.
4. Monitor Stockpile: Inspect stockpiles, material sources, and truckloads at plant sites. Monitor daily construction of stockpiles to prevent segregation and contamination. Notify management immediately if contamination is found.
5. Inspect Equipment and Structures: Conduct routine inspections of plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations, maximizing production and minimizing interruptions.
6. Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills You'll Need:

• Experience: Prior training or experience in materials testing preferred. Knowledge of aggregate production principles is preferred.
• Safety Knowledge: Awareness of construction and mining site hazards.
• Math Skills: Good math skills for simple to moderately complex calculations.
• Technology Skills: Proficiency in using computerized equipment, Microsoft Office, Google, Oracle, and relevant software.

What You'll Like About Us

• Great Company Culture: Driven for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, and open communication.
• Safe: Industry leader in health and safety standards, committed to creating a safe work environment.
• Meaningful Work: Contributing to building roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing across the U.S.
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more.
• Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, personal days, holidays.
• Prepare for the Future: 401(k) with company match.
• Training and Development: Development programs to help employees meet their goals.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to a diverse workforce and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Rights related to pregnancy and medical needs are also protected.

NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES, AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS: Vulcan Materials Company has an internal recruiting department. Please review our policy regarding the use of staffing agencies and recruiters.