Quality Control Technician - Midlothian, TX

Job ID:  502330

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:  Quailty Control Technician

Reports to:  Lab Supervisor

Shift:  Rotating

Pay:  $20+/hour

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: 

Our quality team is essential to our cement manufacturing operation.  The Quality Control Technician will perform tests and analyze results, which ensure that products and processes are consistently meeting quality standards.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Follow housekeeping standards and 5S in the designated areas and in the laboratory
• Collect and perform chemical and physical tests of raw materials, process materials, and finished product for quality control and quality assurance.
• Build and maintain working relationships between plant departments and peer groups.
• Maintain daily, monthly records and communicate results of tests to relevant personnel.
• Make corrections according to SPC tools in manufacturing process.
• Calibrate, test and maintain manually operated and computer-controlled equipment, spectrometers, and other equipment used in the laboratory.
• Maintain all required test records and ensure all results are accurate according to procedure, AASHTO, ASTM, ISO standards and completed within required deadlines.
• Work effectively as a team member in the areas of safety, environment and timely communications with other departments to help meet the goals of the Quality Control Department and the plant.
• Serve as a role model in the areas of leadership, teamwork, customer focus, safety and environmental stewardship to ensure alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors.
• 12 hour rotating shift required.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor  

To succeed in this position, you will need: 

• High school graduation or equivalent is required 
• Associates Degree in a related field is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, skills, abilities and experience
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided  

What to expect in a cement environment: (Lifting & Travel Requirements should say “up to….”) 

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. 

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 a 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.