Summary:

The Quality Control Technician will implement and comply with quality assurance methods and procedures to ensure products and materials are produced in accordance with specifications in a safe and efficient manner.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Quality Control Analysis:

Conduct tests and inspect concrete to evaluate quality or conformance to specifications

Sample and evaluate quality of materials related to concrete

Monitor equipment operation to ensure that concrete is within tolerance

Record inspection or test data, such as slump, air content, unit weight, temperature, or moisture content

Input test data into company quality control software

Test hardened concrete for compressive strength

Input strength results into company quality control software

Analyze, evaluate, and resolve customer concerns involving specific conditions, situations, quantities, and other influences associated with product

Manage and maintain quality control software for assigned area

Production and processing:

Perform aggregates and batch plants tests including aggregate gradation and moisture tests for State and spec projects as required

Communication Skills:

Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and contractors via phone, e-mail or in person

Effectively communicate with dispatch office to successfully ship and test concrete

Global Responsibilities:

Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position

This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs

Qualifications:

Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional Certifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Bachelors degree in related field preferred

ACI Level 1preferred

Valid drivers license required

IDOT PCC Level I preferred

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control are preferred

Experience:

Experience in related field preferred

Skills/Abilities:

Able to read, write, and speak English preferred

Able to operate a smart phone/device

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Working Conditions:

Operation within a fast-paced environment

Exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, heavy construction equipment, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions

Noise level is usually moderate, but can be high and requires personal hearing protection on occasion at job sites, plants and laboratories

Must be able to work through stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and composure

Local travel required

Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.