AutoReqId: 17342BR

Pay Class: Salaried Non-Exempt

Minimum Pay Rate: $33.68

Maximum Pay Rate: $45.47

Department: Quality

Job Posting:

We’re Heidelberg Materials. Our products build cities and towns, including stadiums that hold thousands of fans, and bridges that support millions of vehicles. We have thousands of employees across hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada, making us North America’s leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt and related construction materials.

This an opportunity for a motivated individual to play an integral role for the quality of material inputs and output of final product in a state of the art cement manufacturing facility. The Lab Technician reports to the Quality Control Supervisor.

NOTE - This is a rotating shift position. The lab is a 24/7 operation which includes holidays, weekends, etc. The rotation is based on a 4 week schedule so each week is unique.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Ensure sample integrity and properly collect, identify, prepare and homogenize and store all samples

• Collect, record, store, analyze and distribute information concerning quality control results

• Communicate all appropriate results, information and problems to the appropriate supervisors, foremen and plant associates

• Monitor the quality of the quarried materials through the appropriate testing

• Control the quality of the raw mill production by performing the appropriate tests and making any necessary changes to maintain the posted targets

• Control the quality of the finish mill production by performing the appropriate tests and making any necessary changes to maintain the posted targets

• Control the quality of the kiln production by performing the appropriate testing

• Perform testing that will enhance the production rate or quality of all plant operations

• Learn the procedure for the making of glass pellets

• Ensure all plant production meets the specifications of the company, the plant and the customer by performing appropriate testing

• Perform tests to resolve customer complaints and meet customer needs

• Assist in the development of new products

• Monitor all laboratory equipment and plant equipment for proper operation and report any deviations to the proper personnel

• Keep the department and associated equipment clean

• Perform tests to determine the quality of fuels

• Determine the quality of purchased materials by performing the appropriate tests

• Perform wet chemistry when required

• Perform all physical testing duties

• Perform production and inventory record keeping duties

• Participate in the plant microscopy program

• Complete assigned work and be in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

• Complete work in a safe manner and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 2 year degree in Chemistry or similar technical degree beneficial but not required.

• 2 years of lab experience in cement testing preferred

• Basic knowledge of lab equipment

• Must be capable of lifting a bag of cement from the floor to the workbench (Type I bag = 94 pounds)

• Must be able to work weekends and or Holidays for laboratory coverage

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills

Work Environment

• Role operates in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions

What we have to offer

• Competitive base salary

• Highly competitive benefits programs

• 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled