Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Concrete, Construction, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Data Analysis, Follow Through, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Techniques, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Testing, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Roadway Construction, Safety/Work Safety, Spreadsheets, Staff Training, Statistics, Team Player, Time Management, Training Program, Vehicle Fleets
Technician- Quality Control QA
Job Category: Quality Requisition Number: TECHN002698
Description
What Centex Materials Offers You
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
- Highly competitive base pay
- Health and wellness programs
- Paid time off
Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
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.
- Excellent Time Management & Planning Skills
- Must have desire for achieving excellence in customer satisfaction, process & product quality & reliability.
- Solid understanding of plant practices & quality control procedures.
- Computer Skills - Microsoft Office Proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Spreadsheet development skills.
- Detailed record keeping skills.
- Data analysis - Reviewing/Interpreting Test Results
- Advanced Mathematical Skills
- Decision Making Skills
- Problem Solver
- 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
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