Quality Control Field Technician – Lake Wales, FL
(Non-Exempt)
 

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Quality Control Technician has the responsibility for the quality control testing on projects as required by specifications as needed. We require that they be committed to the total Ajax effort by contributing to the proper completion of the work as directed by the manager.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Quality Control Technician directly reports to and is accountable to the Quality Control Manager.

REQUIREMENTS
A. EDUCATION
Required: Graduation from high school and 1-year experience in materials quality control.

B. CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
Preferred:
Asphalt Paving Level 1 and 2.

C. SKILL, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
To have the ability to be well organized and accurate
Self-motivated with good communications skills
Computer use: Excel and Word.

D. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The essential functions of this position include sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, trunk movements, lifting minimum of 45 lbs., carrying, pushing/pulling, low level work, dexterity of hands and fingers, seeing, hearing and talking.

E. TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS
Requires knowledge of general mathematics, reading, writing, and the ability to orally communicate on technical and business topics in English.

F. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Field environment, asphalt lay down operations, manufacturing plants and the labs.
Work is exposed to outdoor conditions, noise and heat.

G. RESPONSIBILITIES
Not Note: The following duties are descriptive and not exhaustive. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related
or a logical assignment to the position. Major duties include the following:

1. In accordance with the specifications on those projects requiring testing, do all field testing required.
2. Complete all reports for the required testing.
3. Maintain the company’s quality goal.
4. Help our managers maintain operations training and cross-training programs.
5. Assist in investigating customer complaints and solving problems quickly.
6. Follow safety and OSHA rules.
7. Prepare reports requested by the Quality Control Manager accurately and in a timely
manner.
8. Keep the Quality Control Manager informed of all problems, potential and actual that
can affect the operation.
9. Develop relationships with potential customers and suppliers.

H. AUTHORITY
The Quality Control Technician is granted sufficient authority by the Quality Control Manager to accomplish all the responsibilities that are established for this position to include, but not limited to, the following:

1. Establish with the Quality Control Manager and enforce all productivity standards.
2. Insure all quality standards are met.
3. Insure adherence to all safety and environmental rules and regulations.

I. OTHER JOB CRITERIA
Judgment and Decision Making:
• Seeking guidance and direction as necessary for performance of duties.
• Demonstrating good judgment in investigating problems.
• Respecting the confidentiality of company, customer and personnel information.
Relationship with Others
• Maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors and other staff member.
Planning and Time Utilization
• Making the best use of time during shift.
• Consistently showing ability to recognize and deal with priorities.
• Reporting free time to Quality Control Manager and asking for additional assignments.
Initiative
• Performing all duties in an independent manner with little supervision.
• Recognizing and performing duties that need to be performed although
not directly assigned – assisting others as needed.
Attendance and Reliability
• Not abusing or taking advantage of personal days off.
• Always providing proper notification and advance notice of absence.
• Reporting to work on time each day, after lunch and breaks, not leaving
early.
• Maintaining work area in neat and orderly manner.
• Assuming responsibility for staying aware of changes in company policies
and procedures.
• Maintaining a well groomed, professional appearance appropriate for the
position and situation.
• Performing such other duties as may be required.

J. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
1. Abide by all rules listed in the Ajax employee handbook.
2. Insure all Ajax quality standards are met.
3. Insure adherence to all federal, state, local and Ajax Safety and Environmental Rules and Regulations.

BENEFITS Ajax offers competitive pay and has excellent benefits; comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k) with discretionary employer match, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health and wellness program, direct deposit, referral bonuses, paid vacation and holidays.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities and females are encouraged to apply. Background, pre-employment drug, nicotine, and physical required. Incentives offered for non-nicotine users.