Quality Control Lab Technician
Subsidiary: Miller Paving Limited
What Does a Quality Control Lab Technician Do?
The role of Quality Control Lab Technician will be with our Southern Ontario Aggregate Group. Our ideal candidate will have strong initiative, to perform routine inspection and testing of construction materials in the field and laboratory, to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications. The technician will prepare daily reports and data sheets and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor.
This is a full-time position, subject to a potential winter layoff. Students enrolled in a civil engineering degree/ diploma, or any other related technical field of study are encouraged to apply.
As a Quality Control Lab Technician, You Will:
- Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment by complying with all safety guidelines
- Conduct Laboratory and Field tests in compliance with prevailing standards and procedures
- Perform Field Quality Control Testing (Field sampling, gradations, plasticity)
- Examine the sample provided and write/advise any discrepancy on test and field reports
- Ensure that measuring equipment is calibrated
- Participate in activities related to the quality system
- Other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring:
- Post-secondary education focused in Civil Engineering or related technical field, an asset
- Technical knowledge of aggregate and asphalt quality. CCIL Type C certification and quarry experience are considered assets
- Proficiency in MS Office and other similar software
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
- Excellent communications skills and ability to report results
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Effective team player
- Capable of repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds, and working outdoors in inclement weather conditions
- Flexible with hours to meet business needs and willingness to work occasional weekends
- Class G driver’s license with a clean driving record and access to a reliable vehicle
Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture.
We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
