Quality Technician Job at Lafarge Canada Inc
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:
Lafarge is seeking a candidate to work within the quality control team to provide timely and accurate process control information, ensure that all testing equipment is operating properly, perform pre-pour and post-pour checks, perform concrete testing and certify that completed products meet specifications. Daily adherence to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is required, as well as ensuring all requirements are met to maintain certification to these standards. The successful candidate will report to the Quality Control Supervisor and work closely with other Quality Control (QC) Technicians. Responsibilities:
Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.
Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about our operations and see all career opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.
We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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:
Lafarge in Canada is proud to provide construction solutions in the buildings, infrastructure and industrial segments. These solutions are built with high performance products from our cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt and road construction, and concrete products divisions. From the use of alternative materials and recycling to renewable energy, Lafarge's focus is to develop innovative products that can contribute toward sustainably constructed building solutions. Lafarge takes personal growth and development to heart, and provides resources for our employees to take control of their own careers. Through our commitment to communities, to the health and safety of our employees and their families, or through the many volunteer hours of our employees, Lafarge demonstrates our care for people. If you want to work in an environment that values hard work, entrepreneurship, and collaborative teamwork, Lafarge is for you. Building Better Cities is what we do. Come Build a Better Career with us! More information can be found at www.lafarge.ca/careers.
Lafarge is seeking a candidate to work within the quality control team to provide timely and accurate process control information, ensure that all testing equipment is operating properly, perform pre-pour and post-pour checks, perform concrete testing and certify that completed products meet specifications. Daily adherence to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is required, as well as ensuring all requirements are met to maintain certification to these standards. The successful candidate will report to the Quality Control Supervisor and work closely with other Quality Control (QC) Technicians.
- Implement the QC program (inspections, tests, completion of forms, etc.)
- Perform all types of concrete tests as required at plant & or in field
- Work closely with ready mix drivers to educate them on mixes, slumps, air contents, etc.
- Perform aggregate sampling and burn offs
- Run and maintain testing equipment
- Perform equipment calibrations as required
- Maintain records of testing documentation
- Provide technical support to production staff
- Advise production staff if testing shows any deficiencies and develop action plans as required
- Fill out all paperwork manually and on computer spreadsheets
- Ensure all operations and paperwork are in compliance with CSA
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 certification (certification must be obtained within one year of start date) or CCIL Concrete Certification (preferred)
- 2 years’ experience working in quality control/construction field
- Experience working in the concrete industry is preferred
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to climb ladders, scaffolding and stockpiles
- Able to work in an industrial environment that may include dust, heat, loud noise, etc.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to use Microsoft Word and Excel
- Able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Safety oriented
- Results oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Strong product and production knowledge
- Able to interpret drawings
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Have a basic understanding of the chemistry of concrete and its ingredients
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
- Maintains composure in dealing with difficult situations
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.
Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about our operations and see all career opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.
We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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