The success Manatts, Inc., enjoys today in the construction industry started 75 years ago. Back then, it was one man, one truck, and now our team of employees numbers more than 750 strong. We have dozens of ready-mix and asphalt production facilities around the state of Iowa. Our massive fleet of dump and ready-mix trucks serves thousands of job sites every year. In addition, our concrete and asphalt paving divisions, along with our various other crews, complete hundreds of projects every season. Our Des Moines Metro Ready Mix Plants have an opening for a Quality Control Technician. Responsibilities
Create an attitude of Safety, contribute to the safe operation of the department; maintain a safe, clean work area.
Use accepted methods to inspect, sample, and test materials for the purpose of quality control.
Sample and test mixtures to stay in compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerance.
Follow quality control plans and guidelines as assigned.
Responsible for ensuring the proper mix design, scale weights and water demand of mix designs at batch plants.
Performs physical tests on ready mix concrete at plant, such as slump, entrained air, unit weight and yield, time of setting and compressive strength.
At point of delivery, spot checks sample physical properties as above and discusses necessary adjustments in batch weights with Manager.
Performs on-site surveys of fleets and facilities producing products so as to be able to identify delivery problems and recommend solutions.
Performs physical tests on ready mix concrete aggregates, such as gradations, decants, sand equivalency, specific gravity and density, absorption.
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./ Keeps a written daily log of activities and observations.
Obtain required certifications in a timely manner.
Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific duty.
Follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures.
Investigates and reports complaints pertaining to quantity, quality, or performance.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Experience with DOT concrete paving projects preferred
DOT Certified Technician preferred but willing to train
Computer skills: MS Excel and Word
Good math skills
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Valid driver’s license
High School diploma or equivalent
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Life and AD&D Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Short Term Disability Insurance
Flex Plan
Wellness Program
Paid Holidays
For a complete benefits listing or to learn more about Manatts, Inc., visit www.manatts.com.