QC Lab Technician

Nevada Cement; Fernley (NV); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Health Advocate Service

Vision

FSA Medical & Dependent Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentive Bonus Program

Life and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Résumé du poste

Nevada Cement in Fernley, NV is hiring for a laboratory technician to perform cement product tests and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The role requires operating and calibrating lab equipment and collaborating with floor personnel to maintain production efficiency.

The ideal candidate has relevant lab experience, is comfortable with basic math, and can communicate effectively within a team. Benefits begin on day one in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of laboratory experience.
• Ability to pass a basic math aptitude test.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory functions in a cement plant.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• High school chemistry course experience is an asset but not required.

Responsabilités

• Work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Perform various physical tests on cement products.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment, including an x-ray analysis machine.
• Coordinate material movement with Shift Foreman and operators to maintain production efficiency.
• Maintain communication with the chief chemist about target ranges and testing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Laboratory experience

Math aptitude

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Formation

High school chemistry course

Outils

Excel

Word

Description du poste

Salary $33.12/hour - Benefits effective first day of employment!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be flexible to work difficult shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Perform many different types of physical tests on cement products.
• Perform repetitive tasks with consistence and reliability with all laboratory procedures including an x-ray analysis machine.
• Perform periodic calibration of the testing equipment to keep it within the standardization range
• Communicate effectively with the Shift Foreman, Console Operator, Loader Operator, A Helper, Crusher Operator, and other team members to coordinate material movement and maintain production efficiency.
• Maintain close communication with the chief chemist for: target ranges, testing procedures, calibration of lab instruments
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school or college basic chemistry course experience is an asset but not required.
• 1-5 years previous laboratory experience
• Ability to pass a basic math aptitude test.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory functions in a cement plant.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is an asset but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and required training.
• Follow all company safety policies, MSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work while maintaining production quality.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and housekeeping.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined industrial environments.
• Ability to work in dusty, noisy, hot, and cold conditions while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Working Conditions

This position works in a heavy industrial cement manufacturing environment and is exposed to moving machinery, vibration, dust, noise, temperature extremes, and outdoor weather conditions. Compliance with all company safety rules and the use of required PPE is mandatory.

Benefits Offered on Your First Day!

• Medical
• Health Advocate Service
• Vision
• FSA Medical & Dependent Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
• Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

EEO Statement

Nevada Cement provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Experience

1-5 years of previous laboratory functions