Quality Control Technician

Location: Bladensburg MD

Job Req : 15527

Join Our Amazing Team And Contribute As a Quality Control Technician I. Performs quality control tests for the specific product line in accordance with established local or national standards. This position will conduct quality control tests within the precision standards established by ASTM and AASHTO. The position will report results upward and analyze data, perform in-depth problem solving, data and trend analysis, and troubleshooting associated with aggregate material performance.

This position also assists the Material Performance Manager in the implementation of best practices and techniques regarding product quality and quality initiatives.

• Observe and enforce all Amrize Safety Standards, Advisories, and Policies.
• Be a responsible advocate for on-the-job safety and the environment.
• Assist with the development, administration, implementation and documentation of material control plans and related material performance data, procedures and project-specific quality control.
• Perform service, repair, and calibration of laboratory and field testing equipment on a timely basis.
• Carries out regular updates to appropriate Quality Control and Quality Assurance test databases and spreadsheets and provide report summaries or analyses as needed.
• Able to learn the basic operations of cement, asphalt or aggregate plants.
• Provide troubleshooting guidance and advice for various customers both internal and external.
• Technical material performance support and expertise provided for all plants in geographic area.
• Recommend and assist with plant changes to ensure conformance and consistency.
• Assist Plant Superintendents and Managers as required. Assist Material Performance personnel in other areas, when available.
• Work under general/minimal supervision; typically works 20-30% of the time without direct supervision.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent or at least two years of experience in materials

Field of Study Preferred:

• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  1-3 years
• Required Training/
  
  Certifications:
  
  MD DOT Aggregate Technician Certificate or the ability to obtain within 3 months
• Mine Safety and Health Administration Certificate (MSHA) or the ability to obtain in 6 months through Amrize training

• Two years of post-secondary technical education or equivalent experience.
• Availability and willingness to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends to meet customer needs. This position requires as an essential function:
  Reliability
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs over uneven ground for a distance of 300 ft
• Dependable attendance
• The ability to get along with co-workers at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to pass the post-offer physical examination and pre-employment drug screening
• Maintain a plant diary documenting weather conditions, material produced, samples taken, problems, corrective actions and general comments related to quality.
• Educates customers in proper application of all Amrize products. Job coordinator for on-site quality control work as needed.
• Assist salesmen, superintendents and managers as required.
• Customer service with regards to testing and product information. Responsible for own ongoing maintenance, calibration and calibration documentation of testing equipment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved PPE, including respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings:
  Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

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HR Contact: Roscoe Chambers