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Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Oldcastle APGBalzac, AB, Canada
8 days ago
Salary
CA$28.00–CA$38.00 hourly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job ID : 507954

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

This individual is responsible for the preparation and testing of finished concrete products for routine testing and for the maintenance of assigned laboratory equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Job Responsibilities

  • Preparation of materials and products for testing
  • Routine tests of raw materials, calculation of results and preparation of test reports
  • 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
  • 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 and production processes
  • Knowledge of ASTM standards for manufactured concrete products
  • 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
  • Ability to lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds each, with assistance if needed, at heights from floor level to 4 feet high

    • Compensation

  • This position will start between $28-$38 based on experience

    • 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.