Quality Technician

We are looking for a QUALITY TECHNICIAN to join our Midlothian, TX plant. As a Quality Technician with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials you will be responsible for performing various tests and analyzes samples in Laboratory for cement production.

• Competitive wages.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Company provided benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

• Collect samples of raw materials, fuel and product for quality analysis.
• Run chemical and physical tests on samples.
• Make up solutions required to run chemical tests.
• Keep records of tests run.
• Calibrate apparatus used to run tests and maintain calibration records.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Participate in CCRL andinter-plant quality control testing programs.
• Clean assigned lab areas.
• Enter test results into computer on daily basis.
• Inventory and order consumable items used in the lab.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 60 hours of college-level work from an accredited college including a minimum of 8 hours of Chemistry or related science course(s).
• Must work rotating shift.
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in the English language.
• Ability to reason through operational issues as they arise and resolve or communicate to others.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of plant operations as they affect quality of product.
• Must have general knowledge of calculators and computers.
• A high degree of manual dexterity and accuracy required.
• Preferred knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement.
• Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Must have a basic understanding of the plant operations.
• Must have excellent work and safety record.
• Must understand Lockout/Tagout procedure and safety requirements.
• Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds of weight up/ 2 flights of stairs 2 times per day.
• Must be able to work at heights of 50 ft. or more.
• Must be able lift and carry 20 pounds for up to 200 yards 12 times per day and up/down up to 3 flights of stairs each trip.
• Physical requirements also include visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, climbing on equipment, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, and squatting to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Must be able to work in all weather and environmental conditions.

• A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
• Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.
• A company dedicated to continuous improvement.