Quality Control Technician

Heidelberg Materials US, Inc.; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation (10 days)

Paid sick leave (40 hours)

Paid holidays (10)

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a quality control technician to join our field, plant, and laboratory teams in Sumner, WA. You will conduct material testing, document results, and ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings. ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I certification is preferred and must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality control practices, construction material testing procedures, and data collection methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve quality concerns.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate testing, documentation, and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, procedures, technical requirements, and test results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with operations, production, and technical teams.
• Proficiency with testing equipment and applicable computer software.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I certification preferred but required within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Role operates in field, plant, and laboratory environments where conditions may include moving mechanical equipment, construction and production operations, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, dust, and elevated noise levels.
• Standing, walking, bending, lifting, handling testing equipment and material samples, and travel between plants, laboratories, and project sites.
• No additional explicit responsibilities stated in the provided text.

Skills

Quality control

Data collection

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Testing equipment

Safety

Education

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

What Are We Looking For

• Knowledge of quality control practices, construction material testing procedures, and data collection methods.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve quality concerns.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate testing, documentation, and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, procedures, technical requirements, and test results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with operations, production, and technical teams.
• Proficiency with testing equipment and applicable computer software.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I certification preferred but required within the first six months of employment.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to a post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require FMCSA‑regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I certification is preferred but must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

Role operates in field, plant, and laboratory environments where conditions may include moving mechanical equipment, construction and production operations, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, dust, and elevated noise levels. The position may require standing, walking, bending, lifting, handling testing equipment and material samples, and travel between plants, laboratories, and project sites.

What We Offer

$29.79 to $40.18 per hour.

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage, as well as Basic Life Insurance
• 10 days of Paid Vacation
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI‑assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready‑mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.