Laboratory Technician

Subsidiary: Barrett Industries
IA Construction is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York IA manufactures construction aggregates and asphalt in Northwest Pennsylvania, Western New York, and Western Maryland. In addition, IA is an industry leader in the northwest PA paving market. The mission of IA is to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology. To learn more about IA Construction visit
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Job Summary
IA Construction has an opening for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician at our Lafayette Asphalt Plant.
Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient bituminous asphalt testing, asphalt content and gradation, maximum theoretical density of mix and specific gravity of compacted mix.
• Be engaged and aware in safety and actively participate in Daily Safety Huddles
• Aggregate material testing, sampling, absorption, LA Abrasion, specifications, un-compacted voids, Sodium / Magnesium Loss, crush counts
• Inventory products, QC sampling, schedules, specifications, testing, gradations, and crush gravity of compacted mix efficiently
• Bituminous mix design development, complete overview of Pennsylvania design processes for HMC and WMA as per job specifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Skills

• Computer, fax, printer, and copier experience
• Ability to build professional relationships with coworkers, management, and customers
• Safety Conscience and safety oriented
• Some mechanical and maintenance skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to understand several types of software programs
• Comprehend ASTM and AASHTO standards and procedures

Physical Requirements

• May require walking, standing or sitting for periods of time
• Able to perform tasks in various weather conditions
• Ability to work various shifts
• Lifting and carry of various items is required

Company Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Company paid life insurance and optional dependent life insurance at employee cost
• Company paid short term disability and optional long term disability at employee cost
• 401K plan with company match
• Annual 2% company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Various employee discounts

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