QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN

Socket.dev; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

GCC in Watertown, SD is seeking a Quality Control Technician to test concrete, aggregates and asphalt at plants and job sites using a range of testing equipment.

You will collect samples, perform testing and report results, maintain records, and ensure compliance with specs. Valid driver's license and Level I ACI certification required; DOT familiarity a plus.

This role offers growth in a safety-focused, collaborative team, with benefits and a path to advanced lab responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with industry standards for concrete, aggregates, and asphalt.
• Valid Driver's License with clean record.
• Minimum Level I ACI certification for concrete, aggregate, and strength testing.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently collect samples for testing aggregates, concrete, and asphalt materials.
• Perform sampling, testing, and reporting procedures according to established protocol.
• Maintain daily records of test results and submit reports to the supervisor.
• Ensure work meets department standards and participate in continuous improvement.
• Follow all safety procedures and environmental practices.
• Verify external lab results and maintain accurate data records for quality control.

Skills

Sampling and testing

Data reporting

Attention to detail

Root cause analysis

Safety and compliance

Education

ACI Level I Certification (Concrete/Aggregate/Strength Testing)

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Lastrada

Job description

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

What you will do:

The Quality Control Technician tests and inspects concrete, aggregates, and asphalt products before and during manufacturing at the production plants, as well as at job sites using a variety of testing equipment and procedures to maintain and ensure products conform to required specifications. This is a skilled position involving responsibility for the safe sampling and testing of materials. Responsibilities include the proper collection of materials to be tested, proper and accurate analysis of the materials, and accurate reporting and documentation of results. Driving a company vehicle will be required.

• Safely and efficiently collect samples for testing aggregates, concrete, and asphalt materials.
• Perform sampling, testing, and reporting procedures according to established protocol, having the ability to test material samples and recording test results in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform calculations, provide documentation, and communicate data.
• Maintain a daily record of test results, prepare daily reports, and submit results to project lead technician or main lab supervisor. Advise supervisor of unusual test results or results that do not meet specifications.
• Ensure work performed meets department standards, participate in continuous improvement system, observe and promote best practices, good time management, and be able to troubleshoot/analyze root cause failure.
• Properly follow all company policies and regulations for safe working procedures and environmental best practices.
• Verify outside construction materials testing laboratory results and maintain accurate, timely records of test data, product quality, and defective materials.
• Learn to use Lastrada as the main software for the lab on the aggregate/asphalt division.

Experience and abilities you will need:

Mandatory

• Familiarity with industry standards and specifications as well as knowledge of both ready-mix and asphalt manufacturing design, processes, and equipment.
• State DOT and ACI certifications.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Must have a minimum of Leve I ACI certification for Concrete, Aggregate, and Strength Testing.

Desirable:

• Associate degree preferred
• Minimum of Level I DOT certification with Level II preferred.

Experience

• Three (3) years of laboratory testing experience in ready-mix concrete and construction aggregate properties.
• Asphalt testing experience.

Skills

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Demonstrated proficiency with personal computer and software packages.

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

We hold each other accountable to live our core values of health and safety, attitude of service, integrity, teamwork, innovation and excellence. GCC employees demonstrate these values every day. An Equal Opportunity Employer GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors, including skills, abilities and experience.