Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician I – Amrize

Location: Rockville, MD

Job Req : 14397

Performs quality control tests for the specific product line in accordance with established local or national standards. Conducts in-depth problem solving, trend analysis and troubleshooting of aggregate material performance. Assists the Material Performance Manager with best practices and quality initiatives.

• Carries out ongoing lab and field sampling.
• Testing to ensure that material produced and shipped meet State, project and customer specifications and expectations.
• Assist with development, administration, implementation and documentation of material control plans and related material performance data, procedures and project-specific quality control.
• Perform some 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.
• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.

• Two years of post‑secondary technical education or equivalent in experience.
• Availability and willingness to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends to meet customer needs.
• Reliability, ability to lift and carry 50 lbs over uneven ground for a distance of 300 ft, dependable attendance, ability to get along with co‑workers at all levels of the organization, and 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.
• Educate 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.
• Completion of testing in a timely manner.
• Responsible for own ongoing maintenance, calibration and calibration documentation of testing equipment.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved 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)
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

Roscoe Chambers