QC Technician Bowen, Stanton, KY 1

 

  Job ID:  498059

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky’s most extensive networks of state-of-the-art asphalt paving and production supply facilities. Hinkle is committed to producing and providing our customers quality materials and service. Hinkle is a company whose reputation for quality work dates to 1942 with a strong reputation, strong community ties and a commitment to their employees that is unmatched in the industry. Hinkle employs more than 400 employees during the construction months. With multiple locations throughout central, eastern, and southern Kentucky, Hinkle prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH.  CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing 73,000 people at 3,155 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe, and we also have regional positions in Asia. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products, and innovative end-to-end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provide inspection, testing services, and documentation for Asphalt and Aggregate plant facilities. Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, facility managers, DOT personnel, State, County, and Municipal personnel.  Develop and maintain relationships with material suppliers. The Quality Control Technician will assist the company in elevating the customers’ perception and general quality of our mix designs, achieving the elimination of lost loads, the generation of backup data necessary for mix optimization and overseeing the inspection process of DOT jobs. The Quality Control Technician is responsible for evaluation of volumetric data necessary for adjustments to mix production to ensure compliance for all applications and projects. This position reports directly to the Quality Control Manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Use accepted methods to inspect, sample, and test aggregates, asphalt, or other materials for the purpose of quality control;
• Sample and test mixtures to stay in compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerance;
• Monitor and test process functions and materials daily to ensure our products meet or exceed requirements of the appropriate agency or customer;
• Prepare and record accurate information; maintain test results database;
• Obtain required certifications in a timely manner;
• Maintain all laboratory equipment, keeping track of all certification paperwork on lab scales and other equipment that requires annual re-certification;
• Follow quality control plans and guidelines as assigned;
• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific duty;
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task;
• Follow all company policies and OSAH / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures;
• Perform general cleaning of work areas;
• Assists in solving Quality Control related problems;
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required; and
• Other duties as may be assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Minimum or high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required;
• Must obtain and maintain DOT certifications required to test asphalt as required by state regulations;
• One to Two years of experience in a related field is required;
• Must be 18 years in age or older;
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check;
• Must have strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED:                                    

• Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required;
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet the qualifications of the fleet safety program;
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required;
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends wh