Lab Technician

IA Construction; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician to join their team at the Warren Asphalt Plant. This role involves conducting essential asphalt testing, ensuring quality control, and adhering to safety protocols. The company is committed to fostering a culture of safety and innovation, providing competitive pay and extensive benefits. If you're passionate about quality assurance in construction and want to grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Company paid life insurance

Short term disability

401K plan with company match

Annual company contribution

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Various employee discounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand ASTM and AASHTO standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bituminous asphalt testing and inventory products.
• Engage in safety practices and participate in Daily Safety Huddles.
• Develop bituminous mix designs according to specifications.

Skills

Computer experience

Ability to build professional relationships

Safety conscious

Mechanical and maintenance skills

Basic math skills

Understanding of software programs

Comprehend ASTM and AASHTO standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

IA Construction is one of the companies that operates within the Pennsylvania Division, a Colas USA subsidiary. IA manufactures construction aggregates and asphalt in Northwest Pennsylvania, Western New York, and Western Maryland. In addition, IA is an industry leader in the northwest PA paving market. The mission of IA is to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, encouraging innovation, and applying new technology. IA is a family first focused company with an outstanding culture of safety for employees and their loved ones. To learn more about IA Construction visitwww.iaconstruction.com/.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

IA Construction has an opening for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician at our Warren Asphalt Plant.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient bituminous asphalt testing, asphalt content and gradation, maximum theoretical density of mix and specific gravity of compacted mix.
• Be engaged and aware in safety and actively participate in Daily Safety Huddles
• Aggregate material testing, sampling, absorption, LA Abrasion, specifications, un-compacted voids, Sodium / Magnesium Loss, crush counts
• Inventory products, QC sampling, schedules, specifications, testing, gradations, and crush gravity of compacted mix efficiently
• Bituminous mix design development, complete overview of Pennsylvania design processes for HMC and WMA as per job specifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Skills

• Computer, fax, printer, and copier experience
• Ability to build professional relationships with coworkers, management, and customers
• Safety Conscience and safety oriented
• Some mechanical and maintenance skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to understand several types of software programs
• Comprehend ASTM and AASHTO standards and procedures

Physical Requirements

• May require walking, standing or sitting for periods of time
• Able to perform tasks in various weather conditions
• Ability to work various shifts
• Lifting and carry of various items is required

Company Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Company paid life insurance and optional dependent life insurance at employee cost
• Company paid short term disability and optional long term disability at employee cost
• 401K plan with company match
• Annual 2% company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Various employee discounts

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view theEEO document.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
  

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email [e-mail].