Manufacturing Quality Assurance Technician

POSITION SUMARY: Under the supervision of the Regional Engineer, this position supports the organization’s Quality Control Management System; and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Office Location: Fort Lupton, CO

Salary: $21.00 - $24.00/hr. DOE and Qualifications

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Requisition Closing Date: 6/18/2024

Basalite Provides GREAT Benefits!

• Competitive Wages
• Family Owned/Oriented
• Holiday Pay
• 401K and Profit Sharing
• Day and Night Shifts Available
• On-the-Job Training
• Advancement Opportunities

• Vacation Pay (Up to 80 hrs the first year!)
• Medical, Dental, & VSP Plans available
• Steady, Year-Round Employment
• Employee Discounts & more

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Collects and test samples for block / paver compression and absorption testing
• Maintains product performance data and issues supporting documentation as necessary
• Monitors production lines for consistent color, texture, material dimensions
• Perform material tests and inspects raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods to ensure they meet established standards for quality
• Report changes in strength with raw materials and finished product and quality to management
• Recommends corrective action when appropriate
• Document lab test results. Monitors process and documents changes as required
• Analyzes batch weights to make sure mix designs do not fluctuate
• Maintains Mix Designs and Batching Computer entries of all mix designs
• Coordinates and conducts weekly Block Plant Raw Materials density
• Prepares Product Samples for the Sales Department including color and texture approvals
• Contributes to overall business development utilizing the understanding of elements mentioned above
• Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies, ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with advance courses in laboratory testing technique.
• Requires one-to-three years of experience in a manufacturing laboratory environment.
• Advanced understanding of concrete
• Requires ability to operate forklift and pass an annual forklift certification course
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals such as ASTM Standards and NCMA Technical Bulletins.
• Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to operate office equipment to include calculator, computer, copy machine, document scanner, fax and telephones
• Keep work area clean
• Regular attendance is required
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Regular and predicable attendance is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Requires constant sitting, standing, and talking or listening
• Requires occasional reaching with hands and arms and bending at the waist or neck
• Lifting up-to 100 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Plant environment with loud noise, moving machinery, dusty, dirty.
• Outdoor weather conditions.
• Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)