Precision Materials Lab Technician: Soils & Concrete

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Milwaukee, WI seeks Laboratory Technicians to convert field samples into precise numbers used in Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength data. You will work inside an AASHTO R18 quality system with calibrated equipment and strict accountability for every result.

Training is provided, and the role includes daytime hours with occasional field support.

Qualifications

• Careful hands and clean documentation habits.
• Mechanical aptitude for precise, repeatable results.
• Prior lab or CMT experience is a plus, but training is provided.

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 on the same day.
• Support proficiency programs and accreditation assessments.

Skills

Careful hands

Documentation

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Milwaukee, WI seeks Laboratory Technicians to convert field samples into precise numbers used in Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength data. You will work inside an AASHTO R18 quality system with calibrated equipment and strict accountability for every result.

Training is provided, and the role includes daytime hours with occasional field support.