Material​/Process Inspector III or IV

Material/Process Inspector III

Performs complex material tests and manufacturing process inspections in laboratories, plants and at points of supply. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Performs advanced material tests and manufacturing process inspections in laboratories, plants and at points of supply. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Trains others and may serve as a Lead Worker. Employees at this level are virtually self‑supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

• Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors, material producers and suppliers and field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems.
• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Maintains a diary of inspection or test details.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment.
• Observes tests and inspections and reviews reports from other inspectors; performs quality assurance for tests and inspections.
• Performs tests and inspection duties.
• Prepares and maintains inspection or test reports and issues material reports.
• Reviews plans and material specifications for changes in material requirements.
• Secures, logs in and prepares samples of raw materials or manufactured materials at various stages of production for testing.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Includes all essential duties listed for Material/Process Inspector III as well as:
• May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
• Drives/travels to laboratories, manufacturing plants, points of supply, warehouses and project sites to monitor status of programs, meet with supervisors and managers to resolve problems and perform unannounced inspection of operations.
• Plans, coordinates, assigns, monitors and reviews the work of technical employees.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

2 years of experience in laboratory work, material inspection or other engineering related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• ACI Cncrt Fld Test Tech‑Grd I *
• HMA Plant Spec‑IA *
• HMA Roadway Spec‑IB *
• HMA Mix Design Spec‑II *
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB202 *
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 101 *
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 102 *
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 201 *
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 103 *
• ACI Cncrt Strength Test Tech *
• ACI Cncrt Lab Test Tech‑ Lvl I *
• ACI Cncrt Lab Test Tech‑Lvl II *
• Aggregate Prop Spec Agg
  101 *
• PG/AC Specialist Binder 101 *
• Emulsion Specialist Binder 102 *
• Cutback Specialist Binder 103 *

* Must have or obtain the required licenses or certifications listed above within twelve (12) months of date of hire.

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

3 years of experience in laboratory work, material inspection or other engineering related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• ACI Cncrt Fld Test Tech‑Grd I *
• HMA Plant Spec‑IA *
• HMA Roadway Spec‑IB *
• HMA Mix Design Spec‑II *
• Cert Soils & Flex…