Category
Career Services
Department
Miscellaneous
Job Title
Quality Control/Lab Tech - Roanoke Cement Company - Troutville, VA
Description
Titan America has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Control/Lab Tech in the Operations Department for Roanoke Cement. This salaried non-exempt position will report to the Quality Control Manager & Supervisor and will be responsible for testing Portland cement and raw materials to meet ASTM standards (American Standards for Testing Materials).
Responsibilities include: ? Perform chemical and physical tests according to ASTM standards. ? Provide vacation relief for process control and physical testing employees. ? Test water samples as required by VA Department of Environmental Quality Permit. ? Collect all material samples necessary to ensure quality control. ? Process data from chemical and physical analyses to generate reports (daily, weekly, monthly). ? Test specialty masonry products for color match during production. ? Audit lab equipment regularly to troubleshoot and perform maintenance tasks; in addition to providing recommendations for improvement. ? Source and place orders for new lab equipment as needed. ? Implement and administrate new lab procedures Qualifications and Experience: ? Position involves working in an industrial environment, obtaining samples in all weather conditions, heavy lifting, and standing for extended periods of time. ? Bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience with chemical background is desirable. (Knowledge of elements, oxides, and raw materials will be considered an asset.) ? Must be flexible to work various shifts; including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. ? Familiarity of automation lab equipment will be considered a plus. ? Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills are essential. ? Proficiency in Excel and Word is required. ? Must possess strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects. ? Ability to work independently and recognize opportunities for improvement. ? Willingness to accept responsibility and adapt to change. For more information about this position and to apply online, please visit www.titanamerica.com/careers. EOE/AA-M/F-V/H\\
Date Posted
November 6, 2009
Expires
November 30, 2009
Contact
Olivia Forrest
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