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CalPortland
Quality Control Lab Technician
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What they do
A Quality Control Laboratory Technician ensures that manufactured products meet safety standards and company specifications. Works in laboratories examining products, taking samples and conducting experiments. Reports imperfections and makes recommendations for improvements.
$54,171 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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
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
$25.00 to $30.00 HOURLYResponsibilities Perform all aspects of stripping, curing, capping, and compression testing in the concrete and concrete aggregates testing lab
Report concrete cylinder strength test results according to ACI standards
Process aggregate field test samples and reduce to the appropriate testing size
Concrete testing to include temperature, slump, density, air content, cylinders, etc.
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
Gather cement, fly ash, and aggregate materials at production plants in preparation for concrete trial batch tests
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 Obtain and maintain the following: ACI Concrete Strength Testing (within six (6) months in position)
DOT Soil and Aggregate and/or ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1 (within 1 year in position) 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