Intern - Quality Control Technician - Castlewood, VA

 

 

Req ID:  501315 

 

Appalachian Aggregates, LLC, a CRH Company, is located in southern West Virginia employing more than 100 employees during the construction months. As a stone producer with multiple locations located in the central and southeastern areas of West Virginia, Appalachian Aggregates, LLC supplies stone for ready-mix concrete, asphalt pavement, roadways, commercial buildings, as well as the private markets. Appalachian Aggregates, LLC prides itself on its ability to provide services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH Americas family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH Americas. CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third-largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.  

 

 

Position Overview

A Quality Control Intern will be given the opportunity to work with a vertically integrated company, gaining experience in developing, testing and maintaining material specification requirements for construction aggregate materials, as well as other business operations.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 

Skills and Development during Internship:

• Receive detailed understanding of the aggregate production processes.
• Learn Quality Control methods and reporting procedures.
• Learn production process
• Work with QC Technicians to further understand certification protocol & practices
• Learn how to conduct and test equipment calibrations.
• Work to understand aggregate processing and quality conformance.

• Assist with testing materials in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.
• Identify and become familiar with various mix specifications requirements.
• Test materials to determine specific requirements such as weight, gravity, and gradation of mix components.
• Communicate with other technicians regarding mix specifications and test results.
• Input test result data into computers in laboratories and remote locations.
• Communicate and assist production personnel in adjusting processes to conform to specifications.
• Report and communicate test results ethically, adhering to the companies Ethics Policy.

 

Other Requirements:

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Company employees. Employe