Technician- Quality Control QA

Centexmaterials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Competitive base pay

Job summary

Centexmaterials is hiring a Quality Control Technician in Austin, Texas. This role involves sampling and testing concrete materials, maintaining quality standards, and conducting inspections.

The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in concrete production or testing, possess strong communication skills, and be self-motivated. This position offers opportunities for growth and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in concrete production, testing, or quality control.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and personnel.
• Solid understanding of plant practices and quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing concrete materials.
• Maintaining quality limits and addressing non-compliance.
• Conducting inspections of plants and fleets.
• Processing and filing test results.
• Analyzing mix designs and statistical data.

Skills

Communication Skills

Self-motivated

Data analysis

Decision Making Skills

Advanced Mathematical Skills

Ability to read specifications

Trustworthy

Pro-active

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off

Objective

Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas. Ensures all aspects of his/her role are executed in a safe manner. Obeys safety guidelines when on public roads, construction sites and Centex Materials operations.

Working in an impressive variety of settings, the quality control technicians are responsible for maintaining quality-assurance processes, testing products and recording/analyzing results during product development, manufacturing, and delivery. The products being tested range from concrete materials; fresh concrete to hardened concrete. Quality Control Technicians follow through on set processes and ensure adherence to best production practices and product quality standards, as well as monitoring the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of product output. Quality Control Technicians work as part of an integrated team, excellent interpersonal communication skills are crucial. Quality Control Technicians will be required to obtain ACI & TxDOT Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and Testing Concrete
• Maintain Quality
• Quality Limits and Non-Compliance
• Job site Control Functions
• Slump Control Procedures
• Investigation of abnormal test results
• Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Report Drafting
• Conduct Inspection of Plants and Fleets
• Proportioning of Concrete Mix Designs/Trial Batches
• Processing and Filing Test Results
• Laboratory Procedures
• Statistical Evaluation of Strength Data
• Specification Review
• Assist with Implementation of QMS
• Implementation of personnel Training Programs
• Analyze, Review and Adjust Mix Designs

All candidates must possess many of the following skills and attributes

• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with managers and other personnel in person, on the telephone & electronically.
• Self-motivated - Has the ability to perform duties with minimal/no supervision.
• Must have desire for achieving excellence in customer satisfaction, process & product quality & reliability.
• Solid understanding of plant practices & quality control procedures.
• Data analysis - Reviewing/Interpreting Test Results
• Advanced Mathematical Skills
• Decision Making Skills
• Motivated Team Player
• Has Vision
• Able to read and understand standard specifications (ASTM, ACI, TX DOT, COA).
• Trustworthy
• Possesses Integrity
• Dependable/Reliable
• Able to recognize potential problems.
• Pro‑active

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

Minimum 2 years industry experience, preferably in concrete production, testing/quality control.

Availability Requirements

Monday thru Saturday

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.