Quality Control Intern

VCNA•Village of Depew, NY

12d

About The Position

We are VCNA United Materials, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA). As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture. With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future. Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

Requirements

High School Diploma plus some education in science, business, engineering, or related fields
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to solve practical problems, using written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Intermediate computer skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Valid Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

Conduct and maintain fresh concrete testing records. Testing includes: Slump, Air Content, Temperature, Unit Weight and Yield, and calculation of Water Cement Ratio.
Test fine and coarse aggregates for size and cleanliness at plants on a weekly basis. Testing will be conducted at batch Plant facilities, as well as Project locations. Conduct project or mix specific testing as necessary.
Conduct aggregate testing and maintain records. Perform weekly testing of aggregates, moisture, cleanliness, gradation and visual comparison. Carry out additional moisture monitoring as necessary.
Test services for wall contractors and maintain records.
Job services include helping contractors on large pours, coordinating trucks, casting cylinder, mixing loads when asked to do so and any other tasks needed to ensure job goes smoothly.
Visit residential contractors to field test and address any concerns.
Assist with customer service-related product performance issues as coordinated with technical services manager.
Assist with job-site monitoring and/or coordination.
Assist with trial mixes, and/or product tests including Mix verifications, lab trials and R&D trails. Lab duties may include logging cylinders, breaking cylinders and entering data.
Maintain company issued equipment and assist in lab maintenance.