Quality Control Technician

Are you ready to be a part of something essential? Contech is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our Caldwell, ID plant, where you'll contribute to building and maintaining America's vital infrastructure, including drainage systems, bridges, stormwater management, and more.

Why Apply

• Competitive wages.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Comprehensive company-provided benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, company-paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

About the Role

As a Quality Control Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that concrete products meet various specifications, including PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute), ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials), and other local and company-specific requirements.
• Overseeing and documenting all concrete testing, including air, slump, temperature, unit weight, and cylinder tests. You'll take corrective action as needed to maintain product quality.
• Maintaining records of cylinder breaks in accordance with company quality control standards and PCI requirements.
• Inspecting raw materials and fresh concrete during batching and after testing to confirm they meet specifications.
• Ensuring the use of proper mix designs for each product type.
• Operating and maintaining quality equipment according to manuals and instructions.
• Conducting random inspections and documentation of wire cage fabrication.
• Inspecting loads leaving the plant to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Holding monthly quality control training meetings and maintaining personnel training records.

What We Require

• Preferred: A two-year technical degree.
• Ability to read and understand production drawings, engineered prints, and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of operating and adjusting batching-related equipment for concrete production.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills and the ability to make adjustments and basic equipment repairs to meet specifications.
• Mathematical ability to calculate mixing proportions and quantities required for filling molds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Preferred: American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I or the ability to obtain it within one year.
• Preferred: PCI Level 2 certification or the ability to obtain it within one year.

About Us

• A friendly and team-oriented work environment with a supportive management team.
• Hands-on training for our employees and ample opportunities for advancement.
• A company committed to a culture of continuous improvement.