QUALITY CONTROL TECH

A Quality Control Technician will safely collect samples, perform QA tests, and report conformance of aggregates, cements, cementitious materials and concrete products to specifications / standards.

Minimum Requirements

* General education including: arithmetic, grammar, computer and lab science (high school graduate or GED equivalent with biology, chemistry and/or physics).
* Valid Hawaii State driver's license.
* Maintain proper certifications, licensure and acceptable driving record (where applicable)
* Able to operate testing machines and equipment.
* High ethical and moral standards.

Preferred Requirements

* 3 + years experience in all aspects of testing in the general construction industry

Duties and/or Responsibilities

* Safely collect material samples (aggregate, cement / cementitious and concrete products).
* Perform tests on construction materials in accordance with ASTM or AASHTO methods.
* Record and evaluate test data to determine material compliance with specifications and report the test results to appropriate stakeholders.
* Perform daily housekeeping / maintain laboratory and equipment.
* Perform concrete trial batches.
* Acquire ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 certification within 1 year.
* Assist QC departments with bids and submittals.
* Provide field supervision / expedite on large or critical concrete pours.
* Assist with investigation of customer complaints about Hawaiian Cement products and service.
* Perform other duties as required.
* Candidate must communicate effectively (listening, speaking writing) and be able to work in high stress situations. The technician must be self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills, able to maintain positive customer relations and be respectful (aloha) of others.
* Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
Other Duties:
* Assist in marketing and sales efforts of all Hawaiian Cement Divisions and KRC affiliates.
* Assist with CCPI / ACI Concrete Field Test Technician - Grade 1 testing.
* Assist with research, development and marketing of new mixes and products.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Work in a variety of environments from air-conditioned office / lab to hot/cold, dusty/muddy field conditions
* Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
* Will require climbing and descending ladders and stairs and withstand heights.
* Required lifting and carrying equipment and containers of material weighting 60 pounds.
* Must be able to use a wheelbarrow loaded with up to three cubic feet (450 pounds) of ready-mix concrete

* Operate aggregate, cement / cementitious and concrete testing equipment.
* Operate office equipment including calculators, computers with various software programs, printers and copiers.
* Able to work a flexible schedule (overtime and weekend) to accommodate operational requirements.
* Meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality results.