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Hourly Polymer Testing Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

... polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle ... Perform daily testing of concrete specimens * Perform daily pre and post pour inspections of ...

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Quality Control Lead

Elgin, IL · On-site

$39.55/hr

... polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle ... Perform daily compressive strength testing of hardened concrete specimens * Perform daily pre/post ...

Quality Control Lead

Elgin, IL · On-site

$39.55/hr

... polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle ... Perform daily compressive strength testing of hardened concrete specimens * Perform daily pre/post ...

Principal Process Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$101K - $152K/yr

... or polymer manufacturing. Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The pay range for this position is ... testing for customer credentialing. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide ...

Principal Process Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$101K - $152K/yr

... or polymer manufacturing. Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The pay range for this position is ... testing for customer credentialing. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide ...

Hourly Polymer Testing information

What is the difference between Hourly Polymer Testing vs Polymer Laboratory Technician?

AspectHourly Polymer TestingPolymer Laboratory Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma, technical certificationsAssociate degree or technical certification in polymer science
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, manufacturing plantsLaboratories, quality control departments
Job FocusPerforming specific polymer tests on an hourly basisConducting tests, maintaining lab equipment, recording data
Employer & IndustryManufacturers, testing labs, research facilitiesPolymer production companies, research labs

Hourly Polymer Testing involves performing specific polymer tests on an hourly basis, often as a temporary or part-time role. Polymer Laboratory Technicians typically have more comprehensive responsibilities, including conducting various tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring data accuracy. Both roles are essential in polymer quality control and research, but they differ in scope and job complexity.

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Quality Control Technician

CRH

Romeoville, IL • On-site

$31.31/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

Job ID: 527696

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

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Job Summary

The QC technician will observe fabrication of precast concrete structures and their reinforcing cages to ensure compliance with Oldcastle standards and conformity to production drawings. The QC technician will also perform daily testing of concrete in compliance with state regulations and Oldcastle quality standards. This is a union role.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform daily testing of concrete specimens
  • Perform daily pre and post pour inspections of products
  • Maintain records of observations for every structure produced
  • Report to production crew, engineer, and management team on process improvements, repetitive mistakes, and quality concerns
  • Write a Corrective Action Report for each defective or damaged product
  • Assisting the sales team to respond to any customer complaints about product quality 
  • Ensure correct implementation of our QC program in Romeoville
  • Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

  • QC experience in related industry preferred
  • ACI / PCI Certification preferred, or required to pass ACI Concrete Field Testing within 3 months and maintain certification
  • At least 3 years of concrete experience preferred
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to read/write simple instructions and communicate effectively with team members
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs periodically throughout the day
  • This job involves a lot of walking in an industrial indoor and outdoor manufacturing environment

Compensation

  • The hourly pay rate is $31.31/hr
  • Annuity Fund
  • Health and Welfare
  • Paid time off ​
  • Paid holidays
  • Annual economic wage increase

What CRH Offers You

  • Highly competitive base pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
  • Group retirement savings program
  • Health and wellness programs
  • An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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