Quality Control Technician

About the Role

Quality Control Technician at Vulcan Materials Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample and conduct testing on aggregates conforming to appropriate standard test methods.
• Perform field and laboratory testing on the complete product line to ensure quality control at the point of production, shipping, and arrival on the jobsite.
• Test methods include but are not limited to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.
• Perform testing proficiently and accurately.
• Communicate test results in a timely manner to supervisor and properly document in the database.
• Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications.
• Visually inspect stockpiles, materials sources, and truck loads at plant sites.
• Monitor daily stockpile construction to ensure segregation and contamination are minimized or eliminated. Notify management immediately if contamination is identified.
• Conduct testing and assist in plant calibrations to ensure proper product quality.
• Complete all required reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain appropriate hard copy files.
• Periodically inspect, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in and around the lab.
• Develop and maintain relationships with state/county/city inspectors and customers for proper and timely communication of test results and speedy resolution of product quality issues or concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Some college preferred.
• 0 to 2 years laboratory testing experience in construction aggregate/HMA/RMC properties.
• May have prior training or experience in materials testing and demonstrate proficiency in basic Quality Control duties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other relevant software packages.
• Possess good math skills and ability to perform simple to moderately complex arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to perform material testing in an orderly, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.

Qualifications

• Attentive to detail.
• Good verbal communication skills for dealing with plant production personnel, plant managers, customers, and agency representatives.
• Knowledge and awareness of construction and mining site hazards.
• Ability to lift and transport sample buckets and bags of up to 50 pounds.

Certifications (Preferred)

• ACI Concrete Laboratory Technician Level I
• N.I.C.E.T. Level II (Asphalt & Concrete)
• State and locally required certifications

Other Requirements

• Will be required to wear protective gear when working in the field, including gear to protect against exposure to noise, dust, and hazardous materials (e.g., safety glasses, steel toe boots, hearing protection, hard hat).
• Requires awareness to safeguard against possible hazards.

Hourly Range

• $22.00 - $25.00 per hour (base range, not inclusive of bonus or equity).