Quality Control Lab Technician — Every Grain Counts

Independence TX. LLC; Strasburg (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) match

Monthly production bonus

PPE reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Strasburg, OH is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician to run hourly and daily tests that confirm sand is on spec. Join a team that protects product quality, works closely with plant operations, and keeps testing timely and accurate.

Pay ranges from $21 to $24 per hour with company-paid medical, dental, and vision, plus 401(k) with match, paid vacation, and a monthly production bonus. Rotate shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in test results.
• Proficiency operating laboratory equipment and related software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly and daily testing of frac sand samples to assess quality and consistency.
• Prepare samples for analysis, including weighing, sieving, and mixing.
• Perform particle size distribution, density, and chemical composition testing.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Record test results accurately in laboratory logs and computer systems.
• Compile reports on sample analysis and flag any deviation from quality standards to supervisors and relevant personnel.
• Keep the laboratory workspace clean and properly maintained.
• Follow safety protocols, company policies, and industry regulations for laboratory practices and quality control.
• Assist in developing new testing procedures and identifying improvements to testing processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Lab equipment operation

Safety awareness

Time management

Job description

Description

Strasburg, OH | Frac Sand Mining & Processing | Rotating Shifts

$21 - $24 / Hour | Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision | 401(k) Match | Monthly Production Bonus

We are hiring a Quality Control Lab Technician to run the hourly and daily tests that tell the plant whether the sand is on spec. This position protects product quality and catches problems before material ships, working closely with plant operations to keep testing accurate and results timely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct hourly and daily testing of frac sand samples to assess quality and consistency.
• Prepare samples for analysis, including weighing, sieving, and mixing.
• Perform particle size distribution, density, and chemical composition testing using laboratory equipment and established techniques.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments, including sieves, hydrometers, and scales.
• Record test results accurately in laboratory logs and computer systems.
• Compile reports on sample analysis and flag any deviation from quality standards to supervisors and relevant personnel.
• Keep the laboratory workspace clean and properly maintained.
• Follow safety protocols, company policies, and industry regulations for laboratory practices and quality control.
• Assist in developing new testing procedures and identifying improvements to testing processes.

SCHEDULE

• Rotating shifts supporting continuous plant operations
• Nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

PAY & BENEFITS

• $21 - $24 per hour, based on experience
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Monthly production bonus eligibility
• PPE reimbursement, including approved safety boots and protective equipment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in test results.
• Proficiency operating laboratory equipment and related software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a consistent commitment to safe work practices.
• Availability for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous laboratory experience, ideally in a mining or materials testing environment.
• Familiarity with frac sand testing methods and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, and work in awkward positions.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Essential job functions performed with or without reasonable accommodation.