Intern: Quality Control

P.J. Keating Company; Lunenburg (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture with growth and内部升迁

Job summary

P.J. Keating Company is offering a summer internship in Lunenburg, MA, focusing on quality control for asphalt and aggregate products. The intern will gain hands-on experience with material sampling, gradations, temperature and pavement condition monitoring, and data entry in labs and field locations.

The program emphasizes learning QC procedures, adherence to specifications, and exposure to multiple production stages from quarry to asphalt plant, with safety and accuracy as priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• AS degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
• New England Transportation Technician Certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work in the quarry to learn process control through material sampling and gradations while testing materials safely.
• Identify and become familiar with various specifications requirements.
• Assist with monitoring the quality of hot asphalt mix in the plant and testing materials.

Skills

Quality control

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma

AS degree in Civil Engineering

New England Transportation Technician Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We operate aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities in Acushnet, Dracut, and Lunenburg, Massachusetts as well as Cranston, Rhode Island. Our modern facilities, veteran paving crews, experienced construction management team and large investment in plants and equipment make us one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island.

We are seeking a summer intern. The desired area of interest is Quality Control . The intern season will begin between May 2026 and may run through end of August 2026. The location is in Lunenburg, MA.

Position Overview

The selected candidate will learn about the quality control process and the practices P.J. Keating follows in order to reach and maintain a high standard of quality with all of our asphalt and aggregate products. Throughout the internship, they will be exposed to a variety of processes which will include; conducting tests and completing gradations on aggregate material, learning about hot asphalt material, monitoring temperature, thickness, density and overall condition of pavements during installation.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Work in the quarry to learn about and assist with process control through material sampling and completing gradations while testing materials in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
• Identify and become familiar with various specifications requirements.
• Work with the asphalt plant to learn about and assist with monitoring the quality of hot asphalt mix in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
• Test materials to determine weight, specific gravity and gradation of mix components.
• Communicate with current QC technicians regarding mix specifications and test results.
• Input test result data into computers in laboratories and remote locations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma required.
• A.S. degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Desired: New England Transportation Technician Certification is desirable.
• Desired: 1 year experience in quality control testing desired but not required.

Work Requirements

• Clean DMV record.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail oriented.
• Basic math skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Pass a pre-employment "Fit for Work" physical.

What CRH Offers You

• This role pays $20 an hour
• 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.

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH Company, is an Affluent 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.