Concrete Laboratory Technician

CRH; White Marsh (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Oldcastle APG in White Marsh, MD, is seeking a highly motivated individual to conduct R&D and quality control tasks in the Oldcastle Concrete and Mortar Laboratory. The role involves analysis of material properties and costs, with lifting, mixing and stacking concrete bags required.

The individual will report to the Regional Quality Manager. The position includes routine measurements on materials, creation of summary reports with tables/graphs, and instrument maintenance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a laboratory setting or concrete/masonry field work.
• Experience with concrete/mortar testing and ASTM standards is a plus; training provided.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 85 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in comparing formula variations and making physical measurements to meet product targets.
• Support manufacturing plant managers in measurements, conclusions, and corrective actions for forensic investigations regarding SONA products.
• Perform routine laboratory measurements on raw materials, concrete, and mortar samples.
• Create summary reports discussing results of tests, including the use of tables and graphs.
• Maintain the instruments required by the Concrete and Mortar Laboratories.
• Maintain warehouse.
• Mix, pour and lift bags and buckets of concrete as needed.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Job description

Job ID: 527292

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

Oldcastle APG is seeking a highly motivated individual to conduct R&D and quality control tasks in the Oldcastle Concrete and Mortar Laboratory in White Marsh, MD. The individual will collaboratively perform product development work requiring the analysis of material properties coupled with material costs. This role will also require lifting, mixing and stacking concrete bags. The individual will report to the Regional Quality Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in comparing formula variations and making physical measurements in an iterative fashion to meet product specification targets.
• Support manufacturing plant managers in measurements, conclusions, and corrective actions for forensic investigations regarding SONA products.
• Perform routine laboratory measurements on raw materials, concrete, and mortar samples.
• Create summary reports discussing results of tests, including the use of tables and graphs.
• Maintain the instruments required by the Concrete and Mortar Laboratories
• Maintain warehouse.
• Mix, pour and lift bags and buckets of concrete as needed.

Job Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in a laboratory setting or in concrete/masonry field work.
• Experience in concrete/mortar testing and ASTM standards is a plus, but all necessary training will be provided.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• The ability to multitask between assigned tasks and self-motivated ones.
• Attention to detail required with respect to Personal Protective Equipment usage and safety.
• This position may require a standing position for an extensive amount of time.
• Ability to lift up to 85 lbs.

Compensation

• $26 - $29/hr
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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