QC Tech
Heidelberg Materials · Glen Mills, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Heidelberg Materials (industrial) in Glen Mills, PA.
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 401 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live quality postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- FDA / GMP 40%
- SPC 20%
- Internal audits 20%
- Root cause 20%
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At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Heidelberg Materials
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Heidelberg MaterialsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Line of Business: Asphalt
About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
What You'll Be Doing
- •Conduct sampling and testing of hot mix asphalt to ensure compliance with specifications
- •Maintain accurate records of test results and report deviations promptly
- •Calibrate and operate testing equipment in accordance with quality standards
- •Collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues
- •Support continuous improvement initiatives related to asphalt quality and performance
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What Are We Looking For
- •Demonstrated ability to follow testing procedures and interpret results accurately
- •Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
- •Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
- •Familiarity with hot mix asphalt production and testing protocols
- •Capability to work independently in a fast-paced, outdoor environment
Conditions of Employment
- •Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
- •Must meet company safety standards and comply with all regulatory
Work Environment
- •Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level
What We Offer
- •$23-30 per hour
- •401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
- •Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
- •Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
- •Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- •AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
- •Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays