Quality Technician I
Amrize · Smithland
Join Amrize as a Quality Technician I and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be responsible for performing quality control tests on materials (sand/rock) for specific product lines using ASTM and AASHTO standards.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Carries out ongoing lab and field sampling. Testing to ensure that material produced and shipped meet State, project and customer specifications.
- Conducts in depth problem-solving, detailed data and trend analyses and troubleshooting, reporting results associated with aggregate material performance.
- Assist with the documentation of material control plans and material performance data, procedures and project- specific quality control.
- Performs some service, repair, and calibration of laboratory and field testing equipment
- Carries out regular updates to appropriate Quality Control and Quality Assurance test databases and spreadsheets and provides report summaries or analyses as needed.
- Self-motivated with a solid work ethic
- Highly dependable, ability to work cooperatively in fast paced environment.
- Ability to learn plant flow and plant operations.
- Observe and enforce all Amrize US Safety Standards, Advisories, and Policies.
- Be a responsible advocate for on-the-job safety and the environment.
- Provide “troubleshooting” guidance and advice, for various customers both internal and external.
- Work under general / minimal supervision; customarily works with limited supervision.
- Ability to travel to multi-region locations and work overtime as required.
- 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.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Education: High School diploma/GED; two years of post-secondary technical education or course work in Sciences that deals with laboratory functions is preferred. This is a great entry level position for a Geology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences graduate.
Experience: At least two years of experience as materials Q.C. Laboratory Technician, preferred. Experience working in varying weather elements preferred.
Ability to learn the basic operations of aggregate plants.Computer proficiency including MS Word, Excel and Google applications. Ability to lift and carry 50lbs over uneven ground for a distance.
Additional Requirements:
- This job requires shift work, callouts, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekend and holiday work. Employees may have the work schedule adjusted on short notice.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize 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.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
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