QC Lab Technician - Lilesville, NC

 

Job ID:  503378

 

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

 

Job Summary

 

Responsible for the material handling and preparation for routine testing and for maintenance of assigned laboratory equipment as well as testing products and raw materials as per ASTM to ensure compliance and/or to develop new formulas.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

• Preparation of materials and products for testing
• Sampling and reduction of samples
• Routine tests of raw materials, calculation of results and preparation of test reports
• Support manufacturing team in producing the highest quality products
• Test all products and raw materials and record results
• Calculate adjustments needed to correct the product if necessary
• Obtain product samples and communicate what will be produced
• Perform production material test throughout shift
• Perform product reject analysis
• Visit manufacturing sites to test machinery and report proposed process improvements
• Inspect all finished goods
• Know all ASTM standards that apply and ensure all products meet these standards
• Maintenance and housekeeping of assigned areas and equipment
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

 

Job Requirements

 

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent Vocational Training/Certification, other related experience or combination thereof
• Familiar with lab equipment
• Production experience
• Knowledge of ASTM standards for manufactured concrete products
• Knowledge of parts and basic assembly of a molds
• Knowledge of concrete product sizes, shapes and colors
• Strong numerical skills
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and directions
• Knowledge of electronics and programmable controllers
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company
• Computer literate experienced with Microsoft Office software

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 

 

About CRH

 

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

 

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step a