Quality Technician

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?: Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet.
We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.
Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world.
With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success.
The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less.
Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
ABOUT THE ROLE: Work with other members of the quality team to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the plant by providing timely and accurate process control information, ensuring that all testing equipment is operating properly and by certifying that the completed product meets intended specifications.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: General Laboratory Safety (chemical storage/SDS/equipment/housekeeping) Field sampling / splitting / equipment cleaning.
X-Ray sample preparation/troubleshooting/maintenance/housekeeping.
Fused beads preparation/troubleshooting/maintenance.
Manual sample preparation/houskeeping (crushers/pulverizers/manual mill/manual press) Understanding sample storage system / creation of cement composites The following testing required (but not limited to): XRF/XRD operation/minor troubleshooting and maintenance, Blaine Testing/reporting, LECO Operation/reporting, Sieve testing (dry sieve)/reporting, LOI testing/reporting, Wet freelime testing/reporting, Moisture analysis/reporting, Raw Material testing/reporting, Compression machine operation, Automated mixer operation, % Air Content testing/reporting.
Interpret the data and make forward thinking decisions.
Monitor processes and understand trends.
Maintain supplies(compressed air/housekeeping supplies) Data entry into LIMS.
Work closely with the control room operators.
Lift/carry up to 30 pounds.
Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Education: Associates/College Degree Preferred field of study: Science related field Work Experience: 1-3 years Travel Requirements: Less than 10% Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License Computer and Software Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications Additional Requirements: Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage Holistic Health & Well-being programs Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts Paid time off & paid holidays Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity) Educational Assistance Program Dress for your day policy YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE Holcim offers endless opportunities for you to play your part.
Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you.
With Holcim you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet.
You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best.
Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.