TECHNICIAN QUALITY CONTROL

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CEMEX USA is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and sustainability. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At CEMEX, we believe in investing in our people, offering opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that's building a better future.

ABOUT THE JOB

We're looking for a detail-oriented and safety-focused Quality Control Technician I to join our team. In this entry-level role, you will inspect production materials, prepare samples, and perform routine and special testing to verify that products meet required quality standards and conform to applicable specifications.

This position supports quality control efforts before, during, and after production, as well as at customer sites. The role also maintains accurate technical records, analyzes quality data using established procedures, and assists with troubleshooting to help ensure product consistency and customer satisfaction.

As a Quality Control Technician I at CEMEX, your responsibilities will include:

• Verify that products conform to quality control specifications and applicable standards.
• Select products for testing at specified stages of the production process and evaluate quality and performance characteristics.
• Collect, weigh, record, and test aggregate and other construction material samples using a variety of equipment and devices.
• Perform CALTRANS and ASTM testing in the Quality Control Labs.
• Conduct testing accurately and communicate results to the QC Supervisor and Operations while properly documenting findings in the database.
• Record, evaluate, and analyze data using established statistical quality control procedures.
• Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications.
• Visually inspect stockpiles at material sources and truck loads at batch plants, plant sites, and jobsites.
• Conduct testing and assist in plant calibrations to help ensure product quality.
• Perform work according to specification sheets and forward information to supervisors as needed.
• Perform necessary testing on pit material, production material, shipping material, and other projects.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition, and direct clean-up work as necessary.
  Meet or exceed company safety standards.
  

• 4 years in a similar industry preferred

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licensing

• Valid driver's license required.

Certification

• ACI, CALTRANS or ASTM testing knowledge or exposure preferred.

Experience

• 0 to 2 years of laboratory testing experience in aggregate materials, ready-mix concrete, and asphalt pavement..
• Prior training or experience in the materials testing field with demonstrated proficiency in basic quality control duties preferred.

Skills

• Good math and computer skills.
• Ability to perform material testing in an orderly, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Strong verbal communication skills for working with plant production personnel, plant managers, contractor personnel, and agency representatives.
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to quality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong planning, organization, and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Basic product knowledge or ability to learn CEMEX products, services, and applications.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and commitment to learning.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment

• Work is performed in plant, laboratory, field, and customer site environments.
• Exposure to construction site hazards, dust, noise, hazardous materials, and extreme temperatures is expected.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn in the field, including protection against noise, dust, and hazardous materials.

Work Schedule

• May require varying hours based on production schedules, testing needs, and project demands.
• Overtime or extended hours may be required as business needs dictate.

Work Location

• This position is required to be performed in person at assigned plants, laboratories, and field locations.
• Remote work is not available for this role.

• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, and/or pulling of controls
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment

Physical

• Long periods of standing and/or walking required.
• Ability to lift and transport sample buckets, bags, and other testing materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

WHY CEMEX?

At CEMEX USA, we're committed to helping you grow your career and build your technical expertise. Whether you're starting your career in quality control or expanding your experience in the construction materials industry, we provide the tools, training, and support you need to succeed. Let's build a better future together.

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CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona's Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes * 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).

CEMEX es una institucion EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/accion afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religion, discapacidad fisica o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientacion sexual, infomacion genetica, identidad de genero, o expresion de genero en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.