Concrete Lab Technician

Cemex•Riverview, FL

71d

About The Position

Under the direction of a Chemist or Engineer, the Lab Technician II performs sampling and testing of admixture products as directed. The technician reports deviations from standards immediately to a supervisor and completes work correctly, accurately, and on time because each activity is important to the overall operation. Duties include mortar and concrete testing, other admixture quality-control testing, analyzing test data, preparing simple reports, tracking materials inventory, and maintaining a safe, orderly work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions and address simple problems in standardized situations.
Basic mathematical skills, including algebra and common units of measurement.
Ability to read and understand English sufficiently to read basic technical information and reports, and recognize differences between words, including safety-related information.
Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
Ability to comprehend additional training related to job duties.
High attentiveness and physical coordination to perform work safely and productively.
Ability to obtain ACI Certification within 6 months of employment.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move up to 75 pounds; frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 50 pounds; and exert up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to perform job functions that may include pushing, turning, and/or pulling controls.
Ability to communicate by talking and hearing while working around heavy rolling equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform mortar and concrete testing procedures and other tests that lead to certificates.
Prepare simple reports.
Perform other testing related to admixture quality control.
Analyze testing data.
Keep track of materials inventory.
Maintain a safe and orderly work environment, including PPE, 5S, and Take 5 practices.
Assist other areas as needed.
Report deviations from standards immediately to a supervisor.