Find & Apply For Quality Inspector / Technician Jobs in Baldwin Park, California

Job Summary

The Quality Control Technician will assist the Quality Manager in optimizing the efficiency and productivity of plants by testing and analyzing data and resolving any issues at the project sites.

Benefits

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. Medical, Dental, Vision low-cost premiums even for family coverage Company-paid life/AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Paid sick/vacation/holiday

401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional voluntary benefits Compensation

$28 - $34/ hr Responsibilities Perform all aspects of stripping, curing, capping, and compression testing in the concrete and concrete aggregate testing lab.

Report concrete cylinder strength test results according to ACI standards.

Work with the plant operator on plant operations and efficiency

Inspect Batch Plant, aggregate stockpiles, and mix designs at the assigned plant

Ability to adjust loads with concrete admixtures

Sample aggregates and perform applicable Portland cement concrete tests (in accordance with the most current ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards)

Testing to include: moisture content, temperature, slump, density, air content, cylinders, etc.

Troubleshoot and address material/quality issues (low breaks, Schmidt hammer, cracking, coring, etc.)

Enter test results daily into a computer database and distribute reports to appropriate individuals

Conduct scheduled calibrations on test equipment per the calibration schedule

Coordinate work with internal personnel, i.e. sales, operations, customer service, and dispatch

Prepare job incident reports

Analyze aggregate and strength reports

Work directly with customers

Attend pre-job meetings

Work with plant operators, co-workers, and drivers

Education High school diploma/GED

ATTI and ACI Field Grade 1 certified (preferred)

Requirements/Qualifications Obtain and maintain ACI Field Grade Certification within six (6) months in the position

Job requires the following motions: climbing, bending, squatting, lifting, sitting, stretching, vibration, twisting, pushing/pulling of controls, and riding on rough terrain, use of hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers, driving/walking on uneven ground, and climbing stairs

Frequent lifting up to 75 pounds, occasional lifting of 100 pounds

May be exposed to extremes of hot or cold weather and be able to work in wet environments

Must be able to work flexible hours with varying start and stop times

Overtime work plus nights will be required as needed by the company

Must meet OSHA 10 guidelines and be able to follow all CalPortland Safety Policies

ANSI-approved PPE will be provided and must be used when required

Must be able to speak, read, and write in English

Able to work cooperatively with others

Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable

Technician subject to random drug and alcohol screens as required by the company

May be required to perform Lab Technician duties based on business need

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.