Quality Control Technician I

Amrize · Hyattsville, MD

Level: Technician
Team: Quality
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at Amrize (industrial) in Hyattsville, MD. Provide “troubleshooting” guidance and advice, for various customers both internal and external.

They ask for: 3+ years
Tools it names: Control plans
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $52k–$75k.

Median of the low and high ends of 26 live postings that list pay, out of 528 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 591 other live quality postings in the US.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Typical (3+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 42%
Root cause 33%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Control plans, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentionedLifts up to 50 lbs

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About the role

Performs quality control tests for the specific product line in accordance with established local or national standards. This position will be required to conduct quality control tests within the precision standards established by ASTM and AASHTO. The position will be required to report results upward and seek assistance to analyze data. Conducts in depth problem solving, detailed data and trend analysis, and troubleshooting associated with aggregate material performance. This position also assists the Material Performance Manager

of the product line in the implementation of best practices and techniques, in regards to product quality and quality initiatives.

Required Work Experience: 1-3 years

Required Training/Certifications: MD DOT Aggregate Technician Certificate or the ability to obtain

within 3 monthsMine Safety and Health Administration Certificate (MSHA) Or the ability to obtain in 6 mo through Amrize training

Additional

Requirements

✓Two years of post-secondary technical education or equivalent in experience.
✓Availability and willingness to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends to meet customer needs This position requires as an essential function:
✓Reliability
✓Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs over uneven ground for a distance of 300 ft
✓Dependable attendance
✓The ability to get along with co-workers at all levels of the organization.
✓The ability to pass the post offer physical examination and pre-employment drug screening
✓Maintain a plant diary documenting weather conditions, amterial produced, samples taken, problems,corrective actions and general comments related to quality.
✓Educates customers in proper application of all Amrize products.Job coordinator for on-site quality control work as needed.
✓Assist salesmen, superintendents and managers as required.
✓Customer service with regards to testing and product information.Responsible for own ongoing maintenance, calibration and calibration documentation of testing equipment.
✓Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and
✓environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours
✓Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved PersonalProtection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law,employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

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Location: Bladensburg MD

Job Req ID: 17958

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Quality Control Technician I

WHAT YOU'll BE DOING

•Observe and enforce all Amrize Safety Standards, Advisories, and Policies.
•Be a responsible advocate for on-the-job safety and the environment.
•Assist with the development, administration, implementation and documentation of material control plans and related material performance data, procedures and project-specific quality control.
•Perform some service, repair, and calibration of laboratory and field testing equipment on a timely basis.
•Carries out regular updates to appropriate Quality Control and Quality Assurance test databases and spreadsheets and provide report summaries or analyses as needed.
•Able to learn the basic operations of cement, asphalt or aggregate plants.
•Provide “troubleshooting” guidance and advice, for various customers both internal and external.
•Technical material performance support and expertise provided for all plants in geographic area.
•Recommend and assist with plant changes to ensure conformance and consistency.
•Assist Plant Superintendents and Managers as required.Assist Material Performance personnel in other areas, when available.
•Work under general / minimal supervision; customarily works 20-30% of the time without direct supervision.

What we are looking for

Education: High school diploma or equivalent or at least two years of experience in materials Field of Study Preferred:

What we offer

•Competitive salary
•Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
•Employee Stock Purchase Plan
•Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
•Holistic Health & Well-being programs
•Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
•Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
•Paid time off & paid holidays
•Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
•Educational Assistance Program
•Dress for your day

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HR Contact: Roscoe Chambers