Quality Control Technician - Winnipeg, Canada - Lafarge Canada Inc

Lafarge Canada Inc

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Why work for Lafarge?:
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we're committed to shaping a

greener,

smarter and

healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc.,

safety comes first,

collaboration matters and

diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually

make our materials better.
Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview:

Objective:

The Quality Control Technician (Level I) role is to perform the basic physical testing of plastic and hardened

concrete and aggregates. He/She shall have general understanding of concrete and concrete testing, basic

computer skills, knowledge of reading drawings and the production process.

Structure:

The Quality Control Technician reports to the Quality Control Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations.
Networking with other precasters, Lafarge companies and outside organizations, if required.
Develop knowledge of concrete technology.
Promote safety awareness

Planning

Schedule regular testing of materials

Technical/Operations

Testing of plastic and hardened concrete
Sampling Plastic Concrete
Temperature of Freshly Mixed Concrete
Making and Curing Concrete Test Compression and Flexural Specimens
Air Content of Plastic Concrete by the Pressure and Volumetric Method
Slump of Concrete
Density, Yield and Cementing Materials Factor of Plastic Concrete
Compressive Strength of Hardened Concrete
Ensure all testing is performed as per CSA and ASTM standards.

Testing of Aggregates

Sieve Analysis
Fineness Modulus
Decant
Moisture
Inputting and reviewing results

Dimensions:

Reports to the Quality Control Supervisor

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or Post-Secondary education in Civil Technology

Experience:

ACI certification Level I
Min. 1year experience in a precast industry and quality control department
Basic Computer skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good organization, communication and planning skills
Team player with a positive attitude.

_ As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required._

LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are

passionate, driven by

curiosity and keen to

grow,

learn, develop and

thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.