Quality Control Technician - Student

yers, Dufferin Concrete has been a trusted supplier, providing the materials, expert advice and value-added services to build roads, highways, schools, homes and buildings in Southern Ontario. With a network of 28 plants and over 400 ready-mix trucks, Dufferin Concrete provides a variety of standard and custom concrete mixes to meet technical specifications for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction customers. And with 20 quarries, sand pits and distribution yards, Dufferin Aggregates has been the supplier of choice for the commercial, industrial, residential and civil engineering sector, supplying crushed stone, sand and gravel, recycled crushed concrete as well as recycled crushed asphalt across Southern Ontario.

CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.

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The Quality Control Technician (Lab) Summer Student role is an introductory role consisting of activities to maintain the quality management system and in performing, coordinating, and reporting testing. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Technician (Lab) Summer Student will meet customer needs by maintaining a high level of product quality through the testing of concrete and its raw materials.

Responsibilities:

• Sampling and testing of concrete mixes and aggregate raw materials to ensure they meet plant and job site regulatory specifications as well as applicable standards.

• General concrete or aggregate lab duties to ensure efficient processing of samples.

• Maintaining, analyzing, and interpreting test data and record daily test results.

• Delivery and administration of value-added products to accommodate customer needs.

• Assist with job site quality investigations and analysis of concrete quality.

• Equipment operation and calibration, including preventive and general maintenance.

• Interface with other field technicians, Drivers, Lab Personnel, Plant Operators, Supervisors and Managers to communicate quality objectives and results.

• Compliance with OH&S policies, procedures and regulations.

• May assist in contract specification reviews/mix design submissions to clients.

Requirements:

• Current enrollment in a College or University Engineering program.

• Basic knowledge of concrete and aggregate materials and testing.

• Willingness to work within a Plant/Field/Lab type environment with local daily travel as required.

• Good communication skills both written and oral with a keen sense of customer service.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with excellent problem-solving abilities, organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and the flexibility to adjust to changing needs, priorities and work times.

• Capability to work in an outdoor environment, with frequent exposure to heat, cold, dust and noise.

• Must posses a valid G driver's license.

• Proficient in MS Office

Visit our website for more information at https://www.crhcanada.com

CRH Canada Group Inc. recognizes Canada's diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Visit our website for more information: http://https://www.crhcanada.com

CRH Canada Group Inc. recognizes Canada's diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.