Cement Lab Technician - Flexible Shifts + First-Day Benefits

*All Jobs; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Advocate Service

Vision

FSA Medical & Dependent Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentive Bonus Program

Life and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Nevada Cement is seeking a laboratory technician to perform diverse cement product tests and operate/maintain testing equipment in a heavy industrial plant. The role requires adaptability to shift work, weekends, and holidays, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

Candidates should have 1–5 years of lab experience, basic math skills, and familiarity with Excel/Word. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for coordinating with the production team.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years previous laboratory experience
• Ability to pass a basic math aptitude test
• Knowledge of basic laboratory functions in a cement plant
• Able to use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is an asset
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Must be flexible to work difficult shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Perform many different types of physical tests on cement products
• Perform repetitive tasks with consistency in all laboratory procedures including an x-ray analysis machine
• Perform periodic calibration of the testing equipment to stay within standardization range
• Communicate effectively with the Shift Foreman, Console Operator, Loader Operator, A Helper, Crusher Operator, and other team members to coordinate material movement and maintain production efficiency
• Maintain close communication with the chief chemist for target ranges, testing procedures, and calibration of lab instruments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Laboratory experience

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication

Teamwork

Math aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray analysis machine

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Nevada Cement is seeking a laboratory technician to perform diverse cement product tests and operate/maintain testing equipment in a heavy industrial plant. The role requires adaptability to shift work, weekends, and holidays, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

Candidates should have 1–5 years of lab experience, basic math skills, and familiarity with Excel/Word. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for coordinating with the production team.