Quality Control Technician Position Available In Jenkins, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Quality Control Technician position at U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. in Millen, GA involves testing raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards. Responsibilities include maintaining records, performing quality tests, and assisting in various plant activities. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work in various environmental conditions.
Job Description
Quality Control Technician 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Millen, GA 30442 U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 125-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets. U.S. Silica’s wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.
JOB PURPOSE
: Perform proper testing to ensure that raw material, in process material and finished product is within desired quality specifications. Assist as needed in other plant activities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Test, process raw materials, materials in process and final product. Report all results and observations to Process Operators so corrective action may be made if necessary Select proper screens for product size corrections as necessary to maintain API specification. Inspection of trucks prior to unloading. Maintain accurate records for shipped products quality and destination; maintain samples of shipments in orderly manner for easy access. Process incoming slurry shipments and obtain daily inventory on finished product. Product development and related research testing using
ICP, XRD, OHAUS MB200, MICROSCOPE CAMERA, TSR TESTING.
Perform decisions on all screen changes and make screen changes physically in the plant when required with assistance from others. Perform quality tests on bagged product for proper specifications prior to bags being shipped. Assist in other areas of the plant as needed including but not limited to Maintenance, Production and Fork Lift Operations.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Required High School Diploma or equivalent Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Work in a dusty environment Ability to wear a respirator Work in hot or cold environment Work rotating shifts Preferred Mine safety and health (MSHA) knowledge Industrial mining experience and MSHA certification a plus Computer software Microsoft office (excel, word, etc) U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability or veteran status. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.
