Qc Technician I

Forterra is a leading manufacturer of pipe and products in the U.S. and Eastern Canada for a variety of water-related infrastructure applications, including water transmission, distribution and drainage. The company generated pro forma net sales of $1.3 billion in 2018. Based in Irving, Texas, Forterra employs more than 5500 people and operates more than 85 facilities, with products available throughout the U.S. and Eastern Canada.
This position has a critical role in the process by providing surveillance of the plant QA system through testing, inspection, and monitoring daily production activities to verify compliance. They inspect/test incoming raw material and other components used to produce pressure pipe to ensure the materials meet requirements, perform calibration of QA equipment, and maintain QA records.
Knowledge and Skills

1. Operation and adjustment knowledge of all batching related equipment for concrete production.
2. Ability to read and understand production drawings and engineered prints.
3. Verbal and written communication skills understandable by the crew and plant supervision.
4. Demonstrated ability to diagnose mechanical malfunctions and make adjustments and/or basic repairs to equipment to produce concrete that meets specifications.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand and apply information from manuals, equipment drawings and Plant Managers instruction for equipment operation and maintenance.
6. Mathematical ability to calculate mixing proportions and quantities required for filling molds.
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
8. American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certified as a Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent, or work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in quality control
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
• Advanced problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to obtain cooperation and influence others to work toward a common goal.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
We know that our employees are critical to our overall success. We are dedicated to investing in their future to maintain long-term relationships for lasting commitments. We offer a comprehensive package of compensation and benefits programs which are regularly reviewed to maintain them at competitive levels.
Forterra Building Products is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity. M/F/D/V
Your salary will be commensurate with your work experience and relevant skills.
No Search Firms please.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)