Overview

Title of Position: Quality Control Technician

Location: Limerick, PA

Industry Leading Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Overtime as needed.

As a Silvi Materials Quality Control Technician one is to ensure concrete chemistry and construction projects are in compliance with plans and specifications. This position includes industry testing of concrete consistency, air, water, color, and chemical content. The qualified candidate will be able to communicate with and interact with construction personnel, inspectors, plant managers and drivers concerning the concrete materials used on a particular job.

What does Silvi Materials offer you, you may ask? 

• Phenomenal Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription, Vacation, Paid Holidays and so much more!
• Your future in mind: With 401(k) (at select locations) and/or pension options. We want all employees to build for a great retirement! 
• Growth at Silvi Materials: Growth at Silvi Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. And our tuition reimbursement program is the perfect springboard to help you get there!

So, what does a Silvi Materials Quality Control Technican, do? You'll be an integral part of our Quality Control/Technical Services Team!

• Arrives at the plant or job site prior to the first concrete delivery.
• Performs the initial and ongoing testing of aggregate and concrete for gradation, moisture, slump, air content, temperature
• After evaluation of the above factors, maintains contact with plant operations and/or QC, to ensure that necessary adjustments (if required) to the mixture are made.
• When the concrete comes to the job site places some of the batch in cylinders.
• In the lab, performs tests that measure the compressive strength of concrete cylinders.
• Compares that value to the design value to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Communicates information to the appropriate individuals/agencies.
• Directly handles concrete during various testing.

Qualifications Required:

• Industry experience is preferred but not required. 
• Some college or further education is preferred but not required. 
• Travel with their own vehicle to and from various plants and client locations. Mileage and tolls will be reimbursed.
• Valid Driver's license. 
• Work a wide variety of hours and able to work a flexible schedule as per company and client needs.
• Is able to work overtime hours.
• Works Saturdays and night pours as required.
• Understand the various components that make up the product and how they interact with one another.
• Understand how to troubleshoot the various problems that occur with the product and how to correct them.
• Understand the proper techniques for testing concrete.
• Preferably is ACI Level 1 certified, or willing to undergo paid training and testing to obtain the certification.
• Has a valid driver’s license and is willing to undergo an MVR check.
• Willing to work outdoors, in all weather, to handle the concrete testing on site. 
• Lift up to 100 lbs of liquid concrete using a wheelbarrow.

 Physical Requirements

 In a typical work setting, people in this job:

• Lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds on occasion.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

 Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.