Concrete QC Lab Technician: Path to Senior & R&D

United Concrete; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

United Concrete in Wallingford, CT, seeks a QC-focused technician to support precast and prestressed products. You will join an in-house concrete laboratory conducting mix-design development, durability tests, and resistance testing, with opportunities for growth and ACI certification support.

Starting as a Technician, you’ll progress to Senior Technician and QC Specialist as you gain experience, with training provided and strong collaboration across QC, production, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in concrete, materials testing, QC, or lab work preferred; motivated candidates will be trained.
• Ability to follow ASTM/ACI/DOT procedures and apply concrete testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test raw materials (cement, aggregates, water, admixtures) for spec compliance.
• Perform fresh concrete testing—slump, air, temperature, unit weight—per ASTM, ACI, and DOT requirements.
• Cast, cure, and compression-test cylinders and other specimens.
• Assist with mix-design development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Perform QC testing on precast and prestressed products.
• Maintain accurate test records and QC documentation.
• Review test data to spot trends or quality issues and report to QC management.
• Help investigate nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment; keep a clean, safe lab.
• Participate in R&D of new materials, mix designs, and QC methods.

Skills

Concrete testing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's in civil engineering technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

United Concrete in Wallingford, CT, seeks a QC-focused technician to support precast and prestressed products. You will join an in-house concrete laboratory conducting mix-design development, durability tests, and resistance testing, with opportunities for growth and ACI certification support.

Starting as a Technician, you’ll progress to Senior Technician and QC Specialist as you gain experience, with training provided and strong collaboration across QC, production, and engineering teams.