Description
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest - those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
To learn more about Martin Marietta and our ONE team, visit careersthatcrush.com.
Position Summary :
The laboratory technician will be responsible for independently performing basic aggregate tests and assisting with other construction materials testing, as required. The technician will be expected to perform routine maintenance, repairs, and calibrations on laboratory equipment. The test data collected is expected to be accurately entered by the technician into the lab's Materials Testing System (MTS). The technician will be expected to perform their job functions with minimal supervision after training. They will be required to pursue further developmental education in the form of professional certifications in aggregate, concrete, and/or asphalt testing. The position is salaried with overtime possible.
Responsibilities :

• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment
• Professionally interact with other lab personnel as well as internal and external customers
• Unload delivery vehicles using hand-truck and/or forklift
• Routinely perform laboratory tests on aggregates
• Assist with laboratory testing on concrete, asphalt, and other materials when required
• Report test results to the supervisor via the MTS, mark as complete in the MTS
• Assist in the maintenance of all laboratory equipment
• Notify supervisor whenever supplies and/or equipment are needed
• Some limited travel may be required
• Available to work on weekends and/or holidays, when required
• Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Qualifications and Skills :

• High school diploma or equivalent required, additional education a plus
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English
• Must have working knowledge of calculators and computers, basic computer skills in Excel and Word and capable of learning StonemontQC
• Must be able to attend class and fulfill requirements for state and national certification programs
• Forklift certification required, or able to obtain within 1 year

Physical Requirements :

• Must be capable of performing duties while wearing appropriate PPE; eye, ear, dust protection, gloves and fall protection
• Must be capable of lifting sixty-five (65) pounds on a routine basis
• Work tasks requires extensive standing throughout a normal day
• Must be able to bend, stoop down, and/or kneel while performing some tests
• Good manual dexterity and physical coordination is needed

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled