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Vulcan Materials Company · 16 hours ago

Quality Control Technician

Uvalde, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials. The Quality Control Technician will ensure quality control through routine testing of materials and equipment inspections, while maintaining documentation and safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Ensure Quality Control. Conduct routine testing of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, and finished materials to ensure quality control of products at the point of production, shipping, and arrival upon the job site. Adhere to testing methods, including American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Department of Transportation (DOT)

Document and Report Information. Complete all required reports in a timely and accurate manner, interpreting, documenting, and storing the results. Communicate test results in a timely manner to the supervisor and properly document in a database

Maintain Lab Standards. Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in and around the lab. Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications. Inspect, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment periodically

Monitor Stockpile. Inspect stockpiles, materials sources, and truckloads at plant sites. Monitor the daily construction of the stockpile to ensure that segregation and contamination is kept to a minimum or eliminated. Notify management immediately if contamination is identified

Inspect Equipment and Structures. Conduct routine inspections of the plant equipment in order to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Materials testingQuality control standardsSafety knowledgeMath skillsTechnology skillsCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Conduct routine testing of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, and finished materials to ensure quality control of products at the point of production, shipping, and arrival upon the job site

Adhere to testing methods, including American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Department of Transportation (DOT)

Complete all required reports in a timely and accurate manner, interpreting, documenting, and storing the results

Communicate test results in a timely manner to the supervisor and properly document in a database

Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in and around the lab

Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications

Inspect, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment periodically

Inspect stockpiles, materials sources, and truckloads at plant sites

Monitor the daily construction of the stockpile to ensure that segregation and contamination is kept to a minimum or eliminated

Notify management immediately if contamination is identified

Conduct routine inspections of the plant equipment in order to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions

Must display knowledge and awareness of construction and mining site hazards

Must possess good math skills and demonstrate the ability to perform simple to moderately complex arithmetic calculations

Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other software packages relevant to the position

Preferred

Prior training or experience in the materials testing field is preferred

Knowledge of general principles and practices of aggregate production is preferred

Benefits

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Company

Vulcan Materials Company

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Vulcan Materials Company is a producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.

Founded in 1909

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.vulcanmaterials.com/

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