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Aggregate QC/Lab Technician | Houston, TX

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Dec 2024

About the role

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded. To learn more about Martin Marietta and our ONE team, visit careersthatcrush.com.
Are you ready to start a new career with a LEADER in the industry and WORLD CLASS team!What we offer:

Competitive hourly pay with OT opportunities
Annual Pay Increases
PTO Available as of DAY ONE
Opportunities to grow with company
Guaranteed to be home every day
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)
Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY

POSITION SUMMARYThe technician will safely perform daily, hands-on, aggregate Quality Control (QC) to maintain compliance to source QCP’s, TXDOT and other project specific, specifications. Beginning at the plant or rail distribution site, work will be focused on safely sampling, preparing, and testing aggregates, performing inspections, supporting, and promptly communicating findings with internal and external customers, data entry, document control, reporting, and maintaining lab and other QC equipment. This position works closely with operations and sales teams to achieve common goals through daily interaction, effective communication, and team meetings. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge of aggregate QC and aggregate production operations is preferred. Perform various TXDOT and ASTM aggregate tests. Be familiar with or quickly become familiar with aggregate and Flex Base specifications to determine product compliance.
Effective problem solver and team-oriented decision maker. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word). Ability to perform basic calculations and determine compliance to specifications in order to guide subsequent communication and problem solving.
Establish and maintain effective communications with all key areas of the local and regional QC and Operations departments.
Perform regular inspections for safety, housekeeping and QC at all operations within the District.
Understand and apply all safety rules, regulations and procedures of mine and property as set forth by federal, state, local agencies & policies. Adhere to all company policies.
Volunteer to serve on the plant safety committee, attend daily/weekly tailgate or other safety meetings.
Participate in Guardian Angel safety culture and downstream activities.
Assist management with inventory surveys and stockpile verifications, and local stockpile approvals. Assist in publication of approved stockpile reports as necessary.
Demonstrate a positive, upbeat attitude and energy level toward teammates, peers, and customers.
Daily use of Stonemont QC software, including statistical analysis for target or specification compliance and test reporting to customers.
Responsible for maintaining quality of all products, including immediate notification of non-compliances and proposed solutions.
Maintain housekeeping and safe, clean laboratory work areas.
Assist with and recommend equipment repairs or testing needs.
Other duties as requir