Quality Control Technician

We’re seeking a Quality Control Technician who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Quality Control Technician
Req : 15185
HR Contact: Jill Louise Bohl |
Location: Midlothian Cement Plant, TX

To obtain and monitor, by chemical and physical tests, representative samples from the Production Department of raw materials, feed, clinker and cement, and advise them of adjustments to ensure a quality product with a minimum of variations.

• Analyze raw mix with X-ray, wet or physical analysis and instruct Raw Grind on changes, and assist in solving any problems.
• Monitor clinker production with X-ray or wet analysis and ensure quality clinker used in cement production.
• Monitor cement production with X-ray, wet or physical analyses and oversee adjustments to proportions, admixtures, fineness and air content, assist in solving any problems.
• Record accurately and timely data for use by management and other departments.
• Perform complete ASTM chemical and physical tests on daily composite samples to ensure product meets strict plant standards.
• Perform periodic calibration and preventive maintenance checks on all equipment and maintain chemical solutions.
• Run proficiency samples against other labs.
• Take inventories of gypsum and admixtures.
• Perform microscopic evaluation of cement and clinker.
• Run heat content on calorimeter.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Required

Work Experience:

At least one year experience in an industrial laboratory situation

Required Computer and Software

Skills:

General computer proficiency

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protective Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are 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: 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

Entry level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Wholesale Building Materials, Mining, Construction