Quality Technician I

Amrize; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Quality Technician I to perform QC tests on materials (sand/rock) per ASTM and AASHTO standards in a North America–oriented role. This entry-level position offers hands-on lab and field work with opportunities to contribute to material performance data and QA processes.

This role requires the ability to travel, lift up to 50 lbs, and work overtime as needed while upholding Amrize safety protocols and PPE usage. A background in geology, chemistry, or earth sciences is valued.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a materials QC Laboratory Technician is preferred.
• Education in Sciences related to laboratory functions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control tests on materials (sand/rock) per ASTM and AASHTO standards.
• Conduct data and trend analyses, troubleshoot, and report results on aggregate material performance.
• Document material control plans and QA data; maintain test databases and provide summaries.
• Calibrate and maintain lab and field testing equipment as needed.
• Work under minimal supervision and travel to multi-region locations as required.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental policies on the job.

Skills

Quality control

Data analysis

Lab testing

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma/GED

2 years post-secondary sciences

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Google Apps

Job description

Join Amrize as a Quality Technician I and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be responsible for performing quality control tests on materials (sand/rock) for specific product lines using ASTM and AASHTO standards.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Carries out ongoing lab and field sampling. Testing to ensure that material produced and shipped meet State, project and customer specifications.
• Conducts in depth problem-solving, detailed data and trend analyses and troubleshooting, reporting results associated with aggregate material performance.
• Assist with the documentation of material control plans and material performance data, procedures and project- specific quality control.
• Perform some service, repair, and calibration of laboratory and field testing equipment
• Carries out regular updates to appropriate Quality Control and Quality Assurance test databases and spreadsheets and provides report summaries or analyses as needed.
• Self-motivated with a solid work ethic
• Highly dependable, ability to work cooperatively in fast paced environment.
• Ability to learn plant flow and plant operations.
• Observe and enforce all Amrize US Safety Standards, Advisories, and Policies.
• Be a responsible advocate for on-the-job safety and the environment.
• Provide “troubleshooting” guidance and advice, for various customers both internal and external.
• Work under general / minimal supervision; customarily works with limited supervision.
• Ability to travel to multi-region locations and work overtime as required.
• 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 behaviors.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education: High School diploma/GED; two years of post-secondary technical education or course work in Sciences that deals with laboratory functions is preferred. This is a great entry level position for a Geology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences graduate.

Experience: At least two years of experience as materials Q.C. Laboratory Technician, preferred. Experience working in varying weather elements preferred.
Ability to learn the basic operations of aggregate plants.Computer proficiency including MS Word, Excel and Google applications. Ability to lift and carry 50lbs over uneven ground for a distance.

Additional Requirements:

• This job requires shift work, callouts, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekend and holiday work. Employees may have the work schedule adjusted on short notice.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day