Quality Control Technician - Cement Lab & Plant Safety

CRH plc; Branford (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement in Branford, FL is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform lab tests and ensure product quality according to ASTM/AASHTO standards. The role requires lab testing of raw materials and fuels, adherence to safety policies, and collaboration with production and quality teams.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities across North America. The position emphasizes safety, accurate testing, and proactive communication with the Site Manager to resolve

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience performing relevant tests in a cement laboratory environment preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Knowledge of chemical testing, including wet chemical analysis, and physical testing procedures.
• Ability to operate all laboratory equipment, including balances, muffle furnace, physical testing equipment, and laboratory computer.
• Skills needed include mathematical, analytical, organization, and communication skills, proper time management, and handling working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Understands, evaluates, and monitors hazards in the laboratory or the plant.
• Performs regularly scheduled sampling and analyses as established by the laboratory.
• Monitors and changes process/quality parameters.
• Notifies the Site Manager of any out-of-specification samples or problems.
• Maintains a high level of communication between the production and quality departments.
• Assists the production department in emergencies, as needed.
• Maintains a clean work area and assists in other housekeeping responsibilities.
• Prepares samples as needed for chemical and physical testing.
• Operates, cross-checks, and performs minor repairs to laboratory equipment.
• Maintains laboratory inventory of chemical solutions.
• Maintains logs and quality analysis reports as specified.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ash Grove Cement in Branford, FL is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform lab tests and ensure product quality according to ASTM/AASHTO standards. The role requires lab testing of raw materials and fuels, adherence to safety policies, and collaboration with production and quality teams.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities across North America. The position emphasizes safety, accurate testing, and proactive communication with the Site Manager to resolve