Quality Control Plant Technician

Job Summary:

Cemstone® has become synonymous with high quality products and unparalleled service in the ready-mix concrete industry in the upper midwest. Our reputation is reflected in the structures we’ve helped create and our long-held and long-practiced commitment to our core values. Here's your opportunity to join an amazing family-owned business that has been around for nearly 100 years!

What You'll Do:

Within the company framework, the Plant Technician is responsible for performing quality control testing on aggregates supplied to the ready-mix plant by testing the moisture content, minus #200 sieve and gradations of those materials to insure they meet all corresponding specifications. After concrete is produced at the ready-mix plant, quality control testing will be performed by testing the concrete temperature, slump, unit weight, air content and yield to ensure it meets the project specifications and/or customer needs. Communicate test results to Operations, Dispatch, and Engineering Service’s staff. Assist in solving issues of quality, placement techniques and finishing. Complete and submit all DOT paperwork necessary as required. Based on customer demands, between April and November, may work 8-12 hours per day along with two or more Saturdays a month and occasionally at night.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Calibrate production equipment
• Sample and test raw materials for specification compliance
• Perform QC tests such as temperature, slump, unit weight, air content, set time, water/cement ratio and casting strength specimens
• Use test results to make chemical admixture adjustments
• Record and report test results to your supervisor, batch personnel, dispatch and the customer
• Required to keep a “daily journal” and fill out “Cemstone sample reports” for each sample taken
• Responsible for maintaining your own testing equipment, including cleaning and proper calibration
• Keep accurate records of company mileage to be submitted for reimbursement
• Other duties as assigned
• Must present yourself in a professional manner as stated in the Cemstone Employee Handbook. Behavior is to be professional and business like

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle
• Must be proficient with computers, smart phones, data entry and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to discuss technical and logistical aspects of concrete quality, production and delivery
• ACI Field 1, MnDOT Aggregate 1 and MnDOT Plant 1 certifications preferred

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is mandatory, Technical School graduate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in concrete industry

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Wellness Program

• Education Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that a diverse

workforce is essential and strongly encourage qualified women, minorities,

individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Join us in building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve.