What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concrete Quality Control Technician position at Smith Ready Mix?
Job Title:
Ready Mix Concrete Quality Control Technician
About Us:
Smith Ready Mix, Inc. has been a leading producer of ready mix concrete in Northern Indiana since 1949, dedicated to the highest quality and service in the industry.
Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is to monitor and administer the Quality Control (QC) Program on assigned projects to ensure materials comply with plans and specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Arrive at the plant or job site prior to the first concrete delivery.
- Perform initial and ongoing testing of aggregate and concrete for gradation, moisture, slump, air content, temperature.
- Maintain contact with plant operations and/or QC to ensure necessary adjustments are made if required.
- Make concrete cylinders at the job site or at the plant; break cylinders in our lab.
- Compare test values to design values to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Observe, record field test data, and communicate with relevant individuals/agencies.
- Be flexible with scheduling and work Saturdays, night pours, and overtime hours as required.
- Understand the components of the product and how they interact.
- Understand how to troubleshoot problems and correct them.
Requirements:
- Strong communication skills.
- High school diploma.
- Some college or trade school preferred but not required.
- At least one-year ready mix or construction industry experience preferred but not required.
- ACI Level 1 preferred.
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
Physical Demands:
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
- Regularly use hands to operate objects, equipment, tools, or controls.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
