Quality Assurance Technician I CEM
1 day ago
Jamaica
Job DescriptionJoin Amrize as a Quality Assurance Technician I CEM and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that's building North America - we want to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE To obtain and monitor, by chemical and physical tests, representative samples from Production Department of raw materials, feed, clinker and cement, and advise them of adjustments to insure a quality product with a minimum of variations. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH • Train and direct material handlers on regular or specialized sampling or take samples when necessary., • Analyze raw mix with X-ray, wet or physical analysis and instruct Raw Grind on change, and assist in solving any problems., • Monitor clinker production with X-ray or wet analysis and insure quality clinker used in cement production., • Monitor cement production with X-ray, wet or physical analyses and oversee adjustments to proportions, admixtures, fineness and air content, assist in solving any problems., • Record accurately and timely, data for use by management and other departments., • Perform complete ASTM chemical and physical test on daily composite samples to insure product meets strict plant standards., • Perform periodic calibration and preventive maintenance checks on all equipment and maintain chemical solutions., • Ensure by proper test that all cement leaving the plant meets specifications., • Examine raw materials in regard to variations or potential use., • Run proficiency samples against other labs., • Apply and record first aid to injured employees and maintain first aid room, • Take inventories of gypsum and admixtures., • Train new employees to understand cement specification and be quality conscious., • Perform microscopic evaluation of cement and clinker., • Run heat content on calorimeter., • Explain procedures or results to non-lab personnel., • Evaluate data and inform Production and Quality Control Supervisor when running outside of parameters., • Participates in team meetings., • Applies skills and performs work in other positions as assigned., • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required Education: Associates/Technical Degree Additional Education Preferred: Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree Field of Study Preferred: Engineering or chemistry Required Work Experience: At least one year experience in industrial laboratory situation Required Computer and Software Skills: General Computer proficiency Travel Requirements: Some local travel Additional Requirements: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee will frequently be required to walk on rocky, irregular surfaces that may be muddy and in reduced lighting conditions. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently shovel for 3 minutes with an 8 lb. shovel, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, confined space, outside weather conditions, low lighting, artificial lighting, and explosives. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, proximity to electrical equipment, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud., • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive salary, • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan, • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance, • Holistic Health & Well-being programs, • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care, • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts, • Paid time off & paid holidays, • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity), • Educational Assistance Program, • Dress for your day BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition! Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email . This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 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