Quality Control Technician

Experience & abilities you will need: High school education with emphasis on chemistry. Good knowledge of chemical analysis. Working knowledge of x-ray analysis. Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, percentages. Ability to keep neat and accurate records. General knowledge of cement production. Working knowledge of ASTM procedures. Must be able to work shifts and work in the plant when needed as directed by the plants supervisory personnel to meet plant needs.  Good physical condition as position may require bending, kneeling, walking, standing, climbing, stairs and lifting; high degree of manual dexterity and coordination and good eye/hand coordination.                                                                                              Work Hours:  6:00 AM – 6:00 PM 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM 7 days a week, rotating shift   What you will do: Under the direction of the laboratory supervisor or the shift supervisor, the Quality Control Technician (QCT) performs tests on material in the production process to assure plant conformance to quality standards and compliance with the American Society of Testing Material and American Petroleum Institute requirements. QCTs will pick up samples of cement, clinker, raw material, or any material that needs to be tested. (not an all-inclusive job description) Tools & Equipment: Balance, beaker, burette, wash bottles, evaporating dish, hotplate, pipette, grinding mill, pulverizer, mesh screen, testing equipment, x-ray, computer, microscope, AMT, Blaine meter, Gillmore needle, compression tester, assorted hand tools and miscellaneous equipment. Who we are: GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes, and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance, and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K. You will love working here because: At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you will be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value to their construction projects. We are a sustainable growing company, a great place to work and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates and other construction materials. Join the family! We hold each other accountable to live our core values of health and safety, attitude of service, integrity, teamwork, innovation and excellence. GCC employees demonstrate these values every day. Benefits we offer (full-time positions): GCC strives to provide a variety of benefits to help support the health and well-being of employees and their families. GCC offers medical, dental, 401k, company paid life and disability insurance and a wellness program to assist employees in developing healthy goals and maintaining healthy lifestyles. We believe in helping employees to have a healthy work-life balance by offering paid time off and paid holidays. Benefits we offer (part-time & temporary positions): GCC strives to provide a variety of benefits to help support the health and well-being of employees and their families. GCC offers 401k, an employee assistance program and a wellness program to assist employees in developing healthy goals and maintaining healthy lifestyles. An Equal Opportunity Employer GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.