Lab Technician
IA Construction is one of the companies that operates within the Pennsylvania Division, a Colas USA subsidiary. IA manufactures construction aggregates and asphalt in Northwest Pennsylvania, Western New York, and Western Maryland. In addition, IA is an industry leader in the northwest PA paving market. The mission of IA is to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, encouraging innovation, and applying new technology. IA is a family first focused company with an outstanding culture of safety for employees and their loved ones. To learn more about IA Construction visit www.iaconstruction.com/.
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Job Summary
The Laboratory Technician will perform QA/QC duties at our Lippert aggregate plant by testing aggregate samples. This is a union position.
Rate: 20.08 to 22.86 per union contract.
Main Responsibilities
- Promote safe work practices and an excellent safety culture
- Responsible for safe and efficient operation of all equipment and tools
- Participates in pre-shift safety huddles
- Responsible for reporting incidents and accidents to supervisor or management
- Maintain an open line of communication with team members to promote team productivity
- Responsible to report to management and safety officer if any potential safety hazards
- Required to take MSHA training upon hire and annually as well as to adhere to all MSHA regulations and guidelines
- Testing of aggregate materials, sampling, absorption, LA Abrasion, specifications, un-compacted voids, sodium / magnesium loss, and crush counts
Education
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High School Diploma or GED
Skills
- Basic math skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with peers, management, and customers.
- Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes
- Adaptable to changing conditions
- Computer, iPad, fax, fax, printer, and copier experience
- Safety conscience and safety oriented
- Some Mechanical and maintenance skills
- Able to learn and use several types of software programs
- Able to comprehend ASTM and AASHTO standards and procedures
Physical Requirements
- Will walk, stand and sit for periods of time
- Work is performed in various weather conditions
- May be required to climb steps or work at some heights
- Able to lift / carry items
Company Beneftis
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Company paid life insurance and optional dependent life insurance at employee cost
- Company paid short term disability and optional long term disability at employee cost
- 401K plan with company match
- Annual 2% company contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
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