Materials Lab Technician: Precision Testing & Training

Construction Material Testing; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Waterbury, CT seeks Laboratory Technicians to convert field samples into precise numerical data for Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength tests. You will work within an AASHTO R18 quality system with calibrated equipment and full accountability for every result.

Training is provided; prior lab experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Careful hands, clean documentation habits, mechanical aptitude.
• Training provided; no prior lab experience required.
• Comfortable with repetitive precision work.

Responsibilities

• Perform ASTM D698, D1557, D2216, D4318, C136, and C39 testing
• Maintain calibration, standardization, and quality records
• Log samples and preserve chain of custody
• Break cylinders and report strength results same day
• Support proficiency sample programs and accreditation assessments

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Waterbury, CT seeks Laboratory Technicians to convert field samples into precise numerical data for Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength tests. You will work within an AASHTO R18 quality system with calibrated equipment and full accountability for every result.

Training is provided; prior lab experience is helpful but not required.