Quality Control Technician

Position Type:
Full Time (40+)

Pay Type:

Hourly

Seasonal Work:
Yes

Northeast Paving Benefits:

* Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

* Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy

* Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay

* Company Paid Parental Leave

* Company Paid Maternity Leave

* Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)

* Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance

* Voluntary Dental Insurance

* Voluntary Short Term Disability

* Voluntary Supplemental Term Life

* Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies

* 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match

* Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities

* Discount Partnerships:
Verizon, Ford, Perkspot

* Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description   A Quality Control Technician is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described more fully, below. A Quality Control Technician typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates.

Key Duties

* This position is responsible for controlling the quality of the production of hot mix asphalt through inspection of the plant, production materials, and jobsite review as well as conducting routine and special laboratory testing to ensure conformance standards

* Proficiently and accurately sample and conduct visual inspection and laboratory testing of construction materials according to the appropriate standard test methods to insure quality control of products at the point of production, shipping and arrival on the jobsite

* Test methods include but not limited to DOT regulations.

* Communicate and document test results to plant operator, supervisor and operations

* Review mix designs and product to job specifications of upcoming projects

* Perform jobsite inspection, customer service and troubleshooting as needed

* Prepare various QC reports and formulating specific recommendations to resolve or correct quality issues

* Visually inspecting stockpiles, materials sources, plant and truck loads at plant sites

* Conduct testing and assisting in plant inspection and calibration to insure the proper quality of the product

* Verify outside construction materials testing laboratory results and maintain accurate, timely records of test data, product quality, and defective materials

* Prepare statistical summary quality reports on company product lines

* Serve as a technical resource to operations, sales and customers

* Keep informed of professional and technical developments of new specifications to maintain and improve operational efficiencies by attending relevant technical meetings

* Possess and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of asphalt and plant operations

* Perform various tests in an orderly, efficient, and accurate manner

* Complete understanding of mix design characteristics for asphalt products and various product specifications

* Strong math and average computer skills are required

* Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to interact with individuals at any level of the organization (i.e. plant production personnel, plant managers, contractors, and agency representatives)

* Ability to problem-solve and work independently

* Prepare various QC reports and formulate specific recommendations to resolve or correct quality issues; and work with outside venders, agencies, and customers on a variety of quality related issues

* Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

Qualification Requirements

General To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Quality Control Technician. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

* One (1) or two (2) years of college or equivalent (e.g. trade school,…