Regional Lab Technician

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Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, Moisture Shield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Responsible for performing the product testing, sampling and documentation preparation for dry-mix across the region. Including maintenance of assigned laboratory equipment as well as testing all products and raw materials as per ASTM to ensure compliance and/or to develop new formulas.

• Perform all testing procedures per ASTM and company standards with documentation and analyzation of results
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to reduce the number of defects, improve overall product quality and reduce costs through product testing
• Conduct investigations on manufacturing processes, variances and product quality failures while suggesting implementation of corrective actions
• Prepare colored product samples using a spectrophotometer
• Evaluate and perform tests on raw materials for consideration of substitution or replacement
• Preparation of materials and products for internal and external testing.
• Maintenance and housekeeping of assigned areas and equipment.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent Vocational Training/Certification, other related experience or combination
• Familiar with lab equipment
• Strong working knowledge of ASTM requirements used in testing concrete, mortars and concrete repair products
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Highly organized, approachable, flexible and able to respond to changes in a dynamic environment
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft programs
• Hands on approach with a mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and directions.
• Knowledge of electronics and programmable controllers.

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

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.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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