Farwest Steel Corporation

Quality Control Technician

Ogden, UT - Full Time

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Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest/Western Coating.

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: To be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees

Benefits

  • Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA,, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
  • We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
  • Incentive bonus plan based on safety and production goals 
  • Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
  • Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability

Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

Day Shift:  6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Thursday (may need to work an occasional Friday)  

Position Purpose: Responsible for the quality of epoxy coated products from beginning of coating process through fabrication and to the point of shipment. Performs various tests on products, monitor and adjust processes assuring a superior level of compliance with CRSI and ASTM standards. Assure maximum efficiency of processes while following Company safety policies, and best practices in the epoxy coated rebar industry. Department lead, ensuring team members meet job performance standards.

Major Duties:

  1. Ensure customer satisfaction by monitoring the coating and production processes through performing, and recording various testing and observations. Provide technical directions to employees regarding adjustment of procedures and equipment settings. Ensure a safe work place and a team environment by promoting all Company safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and participating in Lean concepts.
  2. Maintain records, update spreadsheets, revise processes as manuals and standards are updated and document all activities.
  3. Troubleshoot problems regarding quality of coated products. Provide corrective recommendations or decisions and communicate to Branch Operations Manager.
  4. Work with outside sources such as state and industry inspectors and representatives.
  5. Direct or perform regular preventative maintenance to ensure maximum uptime of equipment and quality of coated products.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Previous experience with reinforcing steel and coating procedures preferred
  • Experience in quality control procedures and documentation required
  • Ability to work in a team environment with others in our company and treat our internal and external customers with courtesy and professionalism
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment

About Western Coating:

Western Coating, Inc. is the industry leader in epoxy-coated rebar and alternative corrosion resistant solutions for reinforced concrete needs. As pioneers in the manufacturing of epoxy-coated rebar, through Western Coating, Farwest can also provide corrosion-resistant construction solutions in stainless-steel, fiberglass reinforcing (FRP), galvanized reinforcing as well as a wide range of alternative mill grades.

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US. Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.

Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

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