Quality Control Technician- Seattle, WA - Americas Cement West

Job ID:  502166

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Quality Control Technician
Reports to: Production Superintendent

Shift: Monday-Friday, OR Tuesday-Friday and Sunday 

Wage: $34.84

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance 

• 401k with company match and profit-sharing  

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

What you'll be contributing:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs quality testing on production operations. Maintains quality assurance standards of production. Reports test results to production control personnel. Performs production control functions when interacting with field equipment. Complies with all applicable safety policies and regulations.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.

• Performs sample gathering, sample prep and quality testing on raw materials, clinker, cement and other materials used or produced during production operations. Tests performed include chemical, physical and instrumental tests. Conducts tests in an accurate, consistent and efficient manner.

• Records test data and results. Reports test results to Chief Chemist and production control personnel.

• Assists field production control personnel when not performing quality assurance tests.

• Performs production control functions when interacting with field equipment. Gains familiarity with field operations and equipment.

• Cross trains in the physical/wet labs.

• Provides cleanup assistance as assigned.

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow all instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations as requested.

ISO 14001 TRAINING PLAN

The Quality Control Technician must become familiar with and participate in initial and annual training for numerous ISO 14001 requirements.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent preferred with two years additional technical training in science
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided  
• Minimum of 2 years experience performing similar testing functions in cement or related industrial plant is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information.
• Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment, computerized systems and hand/precision tools
• Ability to perform basic math and measurement skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of production operations and how process changes affect product quality
• Skills needed include communication, analytical, decision making and problem solving.
• Work requires long periods of standing and lifting objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights up to 250 feet.

What to expect in a cement environment: 

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure. 

This position is classified as safety sensitive in accordance with WA Senate Bill 5123.

What’s next for you? 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies. 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.