Quality Control Technician - Avon, CT

Job ID:  495858

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

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Job Description Summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc. is currently seeking a Quality Control Technician for its Avon Precast Facility. The successful candidate will report to the facility Quality Control Manager and will be responsible for performing the daily QC functions, including routine tests as required on raw materials, in process components and final product. The position requires the employee to perform a wide range of duties in an industrial indoor and outdoor manufacturing environment included, but not limited to the following:

• Performs pre-pour inspection checks as required -- wet cast operations
• Performs post-pour inspection checks as required -- wet cast operations
• Participate in Corrective Action Reports for nonconforming product
• Monitor production operations and reporting of deficiencies as required
• Perform material gradation testing as necessary
• Perform daily wet tests for concrete production pours
• Perform daily compressive strength testing of hardened concrete specimens
• Maintain record keeping of quality documents, reports, inspections, etc.

• Maintain calibration and maintenance of lab equipment as required
• Assist with operation and maintenance of Batching System
• Report to management team on process improvements, repetitive mistakes, and quality concerns
• Assists other Quality Control personnel as requested
• Ensures that all precast products are correctly marked

Requirements / Education / Experience

• Previous quality control experience in Construction Industry, Precast experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills and understanding of basic math and geometry
• Ability to read/write simple instructions and communicate effectively with team members
• Currently holds (or has the ability to attain within 90 days) Quality Control Certifications including, but not limited to, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician (obtain when applicable and when classes become available, don't always have them within a 90 day period)
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically throughout the day

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A 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!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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