What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at GCC Dacotah Inc?
What you will do:
Collect plant samples at specified times and perform required laboratory testing, including size analysis, XRF/XRD, moisture, LOI, and free lime, with accurate entry of results into the laboratory database. Perform additional or unscheduled testing as needed and communicate out-of-spec or unusual results to supervisors and control room operators to support quality standards. Operate laboratory equipment, including compression machines, assist in the Physical Test Lab, perform calculations, and provide clear documentation and data communication. Learn and operate the Prolab system, including startup, shutdown, and basic troubleshooting. Maintain a safe, clean work environment by following plant policies, MSHA regulations, and all safety, environmental, and emergency procedures. Ensure work meets department standards, support continuous improvement efforts, troubleshoot causes, and work flexible schedules and locations as directed by plant supervision.
Experience and abilities, you will need:
- High school education with emphasis on chemistry.
- Good knowledge of chemical analysis.
- Working knowledge of x-ray analysis.
- Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, percentages.
- Ability to keep neat and accurate records.
- General knowledge of cement production.
- Working knowledge of ASTM procedures.
- Must be able to work shifts and work in the plant when needed as directed by the plants supervisory personnel to meet plant needs.
- Good physical condition as position may require bending, kneeling, walking, standing, climbing, stairs and lifting; high degree of manual dexterity and coordination and good eye/hand coordination.
Who we are:
GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes, and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance, and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.
You will love working here because:
At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value to their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!
An Equal Opportunity Employer
GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Salary : $38 - $40