Quality Control Lab Technician

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician procures samples from areas throughout the plant, prepares samples for physical testing and/or chemical analysis, conducts all physical testing and analysis, and operates any process control equipment systems used during performance of the regular quality control function.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees.  Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.  All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.  Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Responsibilities

• Perform any tasks with Safety in mind first 
• Work with other Lab Technicians on sampling and testing aggregates from various plants
• Sample and perform Aggregate and Concrete Quality Tests in accordance with the most current ASTM, AASHTO, and ARIZ standards
• Assist Lab and Field Supervisors on duties that pertain to sampling and testing aggregates and concrete
• Perform trial batches in the lab and field
• Dispense site added admixtures
• Testing to include moisture content, slump, density, air content, cylinders, etc.
• Troubleshoot job problems and handle job complaints (out of spec aggregates, low breaks, Schmidt hammer, cracking, coring)
• Coordinate work with other regional management personnel, i.e. sales, operations, customer service, and dispatch
• Prepare job incident reports
• Analyze aggregate and strength reports to identify trends
• Attend pre-job meetings

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must pass a written laboratory exam
• Proficiency with computers is required
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Customer service orientation
• Must be proficient at reading, writing, math and operational logic
• Ability to produce accurate and timely statistics
• Ability to learn and comply with all plant, company, and MSHA safety rules and regulations
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, stooping and bending for long periods of time (up to 8 hrs.), climbing, lifting up to 75 lbs., and crawling under and into enclosed spaces
• Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground)
• Physical ability to climb on equipment
• Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process
• Ability to work in surroundings that include heat, dust, vibration, heights and confined spaces
• Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various chemicals
• Must pass two (2) required certifications within the first year.

Preferred:

• Related field experience or minimum 3 years' experience
• ATTI and ACI certified

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.