Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc!

Traylor Bros., Inc. (TBI) is one of the most respected and sought-after tunneling firms in a very specialized industry. We are one of the few companies that possess the ability to complete the most technically demanding underground projects, whether soft ground or hard rock. Our track record of more than 110 projects and 90-plus miles of bored tunnels speaks for itself.

What makes us different?

Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members and providing a limitless opportunity for personal and professional growth in a close-knit and collaborative organization.

Our Core Values:

Safety. We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.

People. Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.

Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.

Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.

Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.

Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.

Position Summary:

This position is accountable for assisting in inventory management, assisting with the implementation and maintenance of the QC Plan, assisting with QC/QA project management, and supporting technical staff.

Required Skills

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in engineering fields
• Plans and directs activities concerned with the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility
• Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing the product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities
• May manage quality control program
• Inventory management
• Selecting the best techniques for a given process, determining the level of quality, and taking the appropriate steps to maintain or improve the quality of the process, if necessary
• Set up practices to monitor and control quality; however, other factors must be considered, such as effectiveness, cost, and productivity
• Apply substantive expertise during pre-bid, construction, and post-construction phases of a project by working with plants/materials, construction, sales and estimating teams to ensure quality standards and project profitability are achieved.
• Evaluate proposed courses of action for safety, contract compliance, and profitability and propose alternative courses of action where appropriate
• Comply with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations in order to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Advanced computer skills required
• Self-motivated
• Training Skills

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
• 3 – 5 years of experience required

Physical Demands

• Travel will be required to attend training and meetings.
• Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.

Salary $85-$115k

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.

Required Experience

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in engineering fields
• Plans and directs activities concerned with the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility
• Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing the product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities
• May manage quality control program
• Inventory management
• Selecting the best techniques for a given process, determining the level of quality, and taking the appropriate steps to maintain or improve the quality of the process, if necessary
• Set up practices to monitor and control quality; however, other factors must be considered, such as effectiveness, cost, and productivity
• Apply substantive expertise during pre-bid, construction, and post-construction phases of a project by working with plants/materials, construction, sales and estimating teams to ensure quality standards and project profitability are achieved.
• Evaluate proposed courses of action for safety, contract compliance, and profitability and propose alternative courses of action where appropriate
• Comply with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations in order to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Advanced computer skills required
• Self-motivated
• Training Skills

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
• 3 – 5 years of experience required

Physical Demands

• Travel will be required to attend training and meetings.
• Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.

Salary $85-$115k

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.