Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Department: Production / Quality

Location: Schertz, Texas – Ogden Plant Pay: $18.09 per hour

Travel: No Schedule: Full-Time

Red River Brick is seeking a Quality Control Technician for our manufacturing facility in Ogden, TX. Red River Brick is a subsidiary of General Shale, one of North America’s leading manufacturers of brick and masonry products.

The Quality Control Technician will support plant operations by inspecting products throughout the manufacturing process, documenting quality results, and helping identify issues before product is shipped to customers. This is an entry-level position, and previous quality control experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality inspections of products throughout the manufacturing process.
• Inspect wet and finished brick for size, appearance, color, cracks, chips, and other defects.
• Collect product samples from production lines for inspection and testing.
• Measure and document product dimensions using basic measuring tools.
• Monitor product moisture and other quality-related measurements as required.
• Inspect finished cubes/pallets for product quality, packaging, strapping, and overall appearance.
• Compare finished products to approved samples and established quality standards.
• Identify recurring defects or quality concerns and communicate them to the Production Supervisor and Plant Manager.
• Maintain accurate daily quality inspection records.
• Assist with tracking rejected, damaged, or out-of-spec product.
• Help determine where quality issues may be occurring within the production process.
• Work with production supervisors and machine operators to correct basic quality issues.
• Assist with product trials, new products, color checks, and process changes.
• Maintain an organized quality inspection area and retain samples when required.
• Follow all company safety rules, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or quality experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to learn basic quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter information into spreadsheets or company systems.
• Ability to read a tape measure and use basic measuring equipment.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize differences in product appearance, color, size, and condition.
• Ability to communicate quality concerns clearly with operators and supervisors.
• Dependable and able to work independently after training.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment around dust, noise, heat, and moving equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the plant for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, and work around production equipment.
• Ability to lift and handle brick or product samples as needed.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.