Laboratory Technician
Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials
- Location
- Onsite (MARTINSBURG, WV)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials seeks a Laboratory Technician to conduct material sampling, testing, and reporting in Martinsburg, WV. The role ensures lab equipment operates within safety and quality specifications while collaborating with plant personnel to solve quality-related problems.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Paid vacation
- 401k
Full job details
We are looking for a Laboratory Technician in our Martinsburg, WV plant. The Laboratory Technician assures that all lab equipment is operating within designed specifications and sampling, lab testing is conducted according to the latest standards and procedures.
Why apply?
Competitive wages.
Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.
About the Role
Responsibilities:
Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with Plant rules, Quality standards and Company Policies.
Performs material sampling, sample preparation, testing and reporting
Interprets laboratory test results in connection with manufacturing process and in doing so, collaborates with Control Room Operator(s) and other plant personnel
Ensure all laboratory equipment is working properly, safely, yielding accurate test results.
Ensures all servicing and training requirements are made for all laboratory equipment.
Provides assistance and/or relief for physical & chemical testing as required.
Reports any test results falling outside of KPIs or ASTM / AASHTO specifications.
Performs minor adjustments to laboratory equipment as required.
Inspects laboratory and quality control equipment on a regular basis and prepares work orders as required.
Uses LDMS, RMCS, Excel and other computerized management tools.
Ensures proper disposal of chemicals and samples.
Works with other departments to solve quality related problems.
Inputs and reports operating statistics.
Samples, splits, packages, and ships samples for third party testing.
About You
We Require:
Three years of cement plant experience is preferred
An associate’s degree in a Science or related field preferred.
Lab operation experience preferred.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Self- motivated, with initiative for task completion.
Demonstrated Excel Level 1 skills – entry test
Demonstrated basic Match and Logic Skills – entry test
About Us
Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.
We offer:
A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team
Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement
A company dedicated to continuous improvement
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