Quality Control Technician I: Lab & Field Tests (Aggregates)

Amrize; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, disability & life ins

Well-being programs

HSAs & FSAs

Vision & voluntary benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Dress for your day

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Quality Control Technician I in Hyattsville, MD, to perform QC tests per ASTM/AASHTO standards and support material performance data analysis. You will report results, troubleshoot data trends, and aid in implementing best practices for product quality across the line.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety standards, developing material control plans, calibrating testing equipment, maintaining QC databases, and assisting with plant changes to ensure consistent quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or at least two years of experience in materials Field of Study Preferred:
• Required Work Experience: 1-3 years
• Required Training/Certifications: MD DOT Aggregate Technician Certificate or the ability to obtain within 3 months Mine Safety and Health Administration Certificate (MSHA) Or the ability to obtain in 6 mo through Amrize training
• Two years of post-secondary technical education or equivalent in experience.
• Availability and willingness to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends to meet customer needs
• This position requires as an essential function: Reliability
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs over uneven ground for a distance of 300 ft
• Dependable attendance
• The ability to get along with co-workers at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to pass the post offer physical examination and pre-employment drug screening
• Maintain a plant diary documenting weather conditions, amterial produced, samples taken, problems, corrective actions and general comments related to quality.
• Educates customers in proper application of all Amrize products.Job coordinator for on-site quality control work as needed.
• Assist salesmen, superintendents and managers as required.
• Customer service with regards to testing and product information. Responsible for own ongoing maintenance, calibration and calibration documentation of testing equipment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved PersonalProtection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Responsibilities

• Observe and enforce Amrize safety standards, advisories and policies.
• Be a responsible advocate for on-the-job safety and the environment.
• Assist with the development, administration, implementation and documentation of material control plans and related material performance data, procedures and project-specific quality control.
• Perform some service, repair, and calibration of laboratory and field testing equipment on a timely basis.
• Carries out regular updates to appropriate Quality Control and Quality Assurance test databases and spreadsheets and provide report summaries or analyses as needed.
• Able to learn the basic operations of cement, asphalt or aggregate plants.
• Provide “troubleshooting” guidance and advice, for various customers both internal and external.
• Technical material performance support and expertise provided for all plants in geographic area.
• Recommend and assist with plant changes to ensure conformance and consistency.
• Assist Plant Superintendents and Managers as required. Assist Material Performance personnel in other areas, when available.
• Work under general / minimal supervision; customarily works 20-30% of the time without direct supervision.

Education

MD DOT Aggregate Technician Certificate

Mine Safety and Health Administration Certificate (MSHA)

Two years of post-secondary technical education or equivalent in experience

Job description

Amrize is seeking a Quality Control Technician I in Hyattsville, MD, to perform QC tests per ASTM/AASHTO standards and support material performance data analysis. You will report results, troubleshoot data trends, and aid in implementing best practices for product quality across the line.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety standards, developing material control plans, calibrating testing equipment, maintaining QC databases, and assisting with plant changes to ensure consistent quality