Lead Quality Control

We are looking for a LEAD QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN to join our Grand Junction, CO plant. As a Quality Control Technician with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials you will be responsible for ensuring quality control of batching, mixing, and delivering high-quality ready-mixed concrete that meets project specifications and customer expectations. This role requires travel to monitor quality standards and perform testing.

Why apply?

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

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the quality of concrete produced in Western Colorado and Moab, Utah area. Specifically, Moab, Durango, and Grand Junction.
• Ensures batching and raw material control procedures are followed as specified in the QA Program.
• Depending on need, they will spend roughly 50% - 75% of their time at the batch plant or in the field performing testing and assessing mix designs in their plastic state.
• Evaluate mix strength performance using key performance indicators to make necessary mix adjustments to maintain adequate overdesign.
• Work collaboratively with the Quality Control Manager to prioritize testing of mix designs in the area. With assistance, create new mix designs as needed.
• Review aggregate test data, mill certs, and pozzolan test reports for their materials to track consistency and quality.
• Update certification files within Stonemont.
• Create or review all the project submittals for the area.
• Attend all preconstruction and other project-related meetings for projects in the area.
• Request specialty testing (i.e., shrinkage, ASR, thermal resistivity, etc.) from 3rd party labs to ensure we meet project-specific requirements.
• Communicate with operations, dispatch, transportation, and sales to address all quality concerns.
• Determine QC coverage priorities and communicate project-specific testing needs with available staff.
• Maintain required documentation, certifications, and mix data for annual and biannual submittals to CDOT/ UDOT and other governing bodies having authority.
• Assist the Quality Manager in planning and performing training meetings.
• Investigate potential quality deficiencies through evaluating available data and observing in-place concrete characteristics and environmental factors.
• Aid sales in educating customers in proper concrete placement, finishing, and curing techniques.
• Coordinate trail batching in anticipation of high-priority or technical concrete placements.
• Participate in the in-place strength investigation process, when necessary, by performing rebound hammer testing and scheduling/ overseeing concrete coring, curing and breaking.
• Complete and update Environmental Product Declaration surveys for each plant in their regions.
• Review project specifications and general structural notes to recommend appropriate mix designs for the required applications. Create Submittals as needed based on those recommendations.
• Assist the Quality Control Manager in writing technical letters addressing quality-related items.
• Monitor next-day and future orders to help make sure the right mix is sent to the right job.
• Answer internal questions regarding mix design characteristics and help dispatch and sales recommend the ideal mix designs for customers' unique applications.
• Facilitate ordering of specialty admixtures for specific project needs.

About You

We Require:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 1–year of QC experience within a construction, industrial, or manufacturing environment.
• Good organizational and math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.

We offer:

• 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.

Ready to Apply?

• The process is simple. Click on the “apply” button to get started. Good luck!

QUIKRETE® is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a workforce with well-qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic/status protected by law. QUIKRETE® is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the QUIKRETE® Recruiting team at accommodationsforhiring@quikrete.com.