Quality Control Technician - Tracy, Ca

Job ID: 482954

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect parts and products at different stages of production
• Calculate adjustments needed to correct the product if necessary
• Visit manufacturing sites to test machinery and report proposed process improvements
• Compiles, interprets and analyze results, tests reports and makes recommendations for improving processes
• Willing and able to cross-train on other aspects of the production process
• Execute Daily and Business fundamentals
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
• Preparation of materials and products for testing
• Perform quality control inspections, checks and tests during the manufacture of products
• Know all ASTM standards that apply and ensure all products meet these standards
• Inspect the quality of products according to standards, and remove junk from production line
• Support manufacturing team in producing the highest quality products
• Sampling and reduction of samples
• Test all products and raw materials and record results

Requirements/Education and Experience

• Familiar with manufacturing lab equipment
• Ability to read and comprehend simple operating instructions and safety procedures
• Knowledge of ASTM standards for manufactured concrete products
• Experience with Microsoft Office software
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Manufacturing/industrial environment experience preferred

Physical Environment

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds each, with assistance if needed, at heights from floor level to 4 feet high
• Must wear company provided personal protective equipment - earplugs, hard hat, safety boots/shoes, and protective glasses . Candidates must provide their own safety boots/shoes upon hire and will be eligible to participate in Safety Boots/Shoe Reimbursement Program after 30 days of employment.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time

Compensation

• Pay Range: $30-$35 p/h

What CRH Offers You

• Health and wellness programs
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Group retirement savings program

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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