Quality Control Technician
Company: Holcim US
Location: Plainwell
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
**Why work for us?**
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet.
We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and
sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled
range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products
and construction services that have been the foundation for
infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry
forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about
sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception, and
keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture.
**Are you ready to build progress with us?**
**Overview**
This position will perform quality control tests for the specific
product line in accordance with established local or national
standards. This position will be required to conduct quality
control tests within the precision standards established by ASTM
and AASHTO. The position will be required to report results upward
and seek assistance to analyze data. Conducts in depth problem
solving, detailed data and trend analysis, and troubleshooting
associated with aggregate material performance. This position also
assists in the implementation of best practices and techniques, in
regards to product quality and quality initiatives.
**Responsibilities**
**Key Responsibilities include the following:**
+ Observe and enforce all Company safety standards, advisories, and
policies.
+ Be a responsible advocate for on-the-job safety and the
environment.
+ Carries out ongoing lab and field sampling. Testing to ensure
that material produced and shipped meet state, project and customer
specifications and expectations. Failure to do so will result in
rejection of products that could produce significant negative
impact to (1) Market Area financials and (2) Holcim image in the
marketplace.
+ Assist with the 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.
+ Maintain a plant diary documenting weather conditions, material
produced, samples taken, problems, corrective actions and general
comments related to quality.
+ Able to learn the basic operations of 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 Operations, Area, and Plant Managers as required.
+ Assist Material Performance personnel in other areas, when
available.
+ Work under general/minimal supervision; customarily works 70-80%
of the time without direct supervision
**Qualifications**
**Required Experience:** 1-2 years of experience as a materials
quality control laboratory technician
**Required Education:** High School Diploma or Equivalent
**Additional Requirements:**
+ Experience with Microsoft Office
+ Mine Safety and Health Administration Certificate (MSHA) or the
ability to obtain in 6 months through Holcim training
+ Basic math skills and knowledge of statistics
+ Excellent driving record and able to operate a motor vehicle
+ Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
+ Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
+ Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs over uneven ground for a
distance of 300 feet
+ Climbing ladders, scaffolding and stockpiles
+ Working at elevated heights
+ Tolerating noise, temperature and environmental variations
+ 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.
+ Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and
proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment
("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
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EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
**Position Type** _Hourly Full-Time_
**# of Openings** _1_
**Requisition ID** _2023-17722_
**Category** _Quality Control_
**Product Line** _Aggregates_
**Job Locations** _US-MI-Plainwell_
**Company** _Holcim US_
Keywords: Holcim US, Kalamazoo , Quality Control Technician, Engineering , Plainwell, Michigan
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