Job Summary
The Quality Control Lab Technician will perform quality control testing and reporting duties in the concrete and concrete aggregates testing laboratory.
Benefits
CalPortland is 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.
-Medical, Dental, Vision
-low-cost premiums even for family coverage
-Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
-Company-paid short-term disability
-Paid sick/vacation/holiday
-401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
-Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
-Additional voluntary benefits
Compensation
Hourly $27.00 - $29.00 DOE
Responsibilities
-Process aggregate field test samples and reduce to the appropriate testing size
-Perform gradation tests on rock and sand samples along with additional tests such as durability, moisture, cleanliness value, #200 wash, sand equivalency, specific gravities, and absorptions
-Enter test results daily into a computer database and distribute reports to appropriate individuals
-Accurately weigh up each material as listed in the trial batch sheets and set up equipment for trial testing
-Conduct scheduled calibrations on test equipment per the calibration schedule
-Always maintain work area and office equipment in a safe and clean condition
-Troubleshoot job problems and handle job complaints (out-of-spec aggregates, low breaks, Schmidt hammer, cracking, coring)
-Analyze aggregate and strength reports and identify trends
-Work directly with suppliers, vendors, and internal customers, as necessary
Education
-High school diploma/GED
-DOT Soils and Aggregate Certification
-ACI Strength Testing Certification and ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1
Requirements/Qualifications
-Job requires the following motions: climbing, bending, squatting, lifting, sitting, stretching, vibration, twisting, pushing/pulling of controls, and riding on rough terrain, use of hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers, driving/walking on uneven ground, and climbing stairs
-Frequent lifting up to 75 pounds, occasional lifting of 100 pounds
-May be exposed to extremes of hot or cold weather and be able to work in wet environments
-Must be able to work flexible hours with varying start and stop times
-Overtime work will be required as needed by the company
-Must meet OSHA 10 guidelines and be able to follow all CalPortland Safety Policies
-ANSI-approved PPE will be provided and must be used when required
-Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
-Able to work cooperatively with others
-Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
-Technician subject to random drug and alcohol screens as required by the company
-May be required to perform Field Technician duties based on business need
Preferred:
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP software
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.
