Lab Technician - Tooele, UT

Job ID:  502129

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position:  Lab Technician

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance 

• 401k with company match and profit-sharing  

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

Summary:

Under general supervision and according to established polices and procedures, performs chemical/physical testing for the plant as needed and maintains inventories and equipment in the lab. Conducts laboratory tests to ensure that products meet ASTM specifications. Complies with all applicable safety and environmental policies and procedures.

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• On a continual basis, observes all safety rules and keeps work areas and quipment clean and orderly.
• Performs ASTM test procedures for finished supplementary cementitious material.
• Maintains appropriate documentation and records of physical tests performed by entering test data into reports.
• Maintains testing equipment and performs equipment callibrations.
• Perform work area risk assessments and corrective actions including housekeeping, spill clean-up, and preventative maintenance routines.
• Follows all MSHA and site safety policies.
• Assists other lab and production personnel as needed.
• Inform the Operations Manager or Lab Supervisor of any out-of-specification samples or problems as needed.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employee will be required to follow all instructions of their supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations as requested.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required. 

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.

• Willingness to learn, training will be provided  

• Minimum of 1 year experience performing relevant tests in a cement laboratory environment.
• Minimum of 6 months training with another certified physical tester.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of a cement or related try materials manufacturing process.
• Ability to perform precise and accurate analysis and testing with minimal directions and supervision while maintaining a close attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and follow comprehensive technical directions.
• Ability to operate all physical testing equipment and laboratory computer.
• Skills needed include mathematical, analytical, organizational and communication skills.

What’s next for you? 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. 

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.