Plant Quality Control Technician

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Job Summary: Cemstone® has become synonymous with high quality products and unparalleled service in the ready-mix concrete industry in the upper midwest. Our reputation is reflected in the structures we’ve helped create and our long-held and long-practiced commitment to our core values. Here's your opportunity to join an amazing family-owned business that has been around for nearly 100 years! What You Will Do: Within the company framework, the Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing quality control testing on aggregates supplied to the production site by testing the moisture content, minus #200 sieve and gradations of those materials to insure they meet all corresponding specifications. After concrete is produced at the production facility, quality control testing will be performed by testing the concrete temperature, slump, unit weight, air content and yield to ensure it meets the project specifications and customer needs. At the construction site, check quality and consistency of the product prior to placement. Report test results to Operations, Dispatch and Engineering Service’s staff in a timely manner. Work closely with customers and Engineering Service’s staff to solve issues of quality, placement techniques and finishing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Calibrate production equipment Sample and test raw materials for specification compliance Perform QC tests such as temperature, slump, unit weight, air content, set time, water/cement ratio and casting strength specimens Use test results to make mix adjustments Record and report test results to your supervisor, batch personnel, dispatch and the customer Required to keep a “daily journal” and fill out “Cemstone sample reports” for each sample taken Interact with the customer’s field production and management staff to manage project expectations Responsible for maintaining your own testing equipment, including cleaning and proper calibration In applicable, keep accurate records of company vehicle mileage and maintenance including regular scheduled oil changes Must present yourself in a professional manner as stated in the Cemstone Employee Handbook. Behavior is to be professional and business like. Qualifications: Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle Must be proficient with computers, smart phones, data entry and Microsoft Office applications Ability to discuss technical and logistical aspects of concrete quality, production and delivery. Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plans Paid Time Off Wellness Program Education Assistance Employee Assistance Program Closing If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please apply online today. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Join us in building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve.