Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician (Concrete) is responsible for conducting quality control/assurance testing on specific construction products and materials. This role consists of physical labor, fabrication of samples, testing of samples, and recording of data. This could include mixing and batching of concrete, cement, epoxies, coatings, steel, aggregates, and/or consumer products testing.

• Shoveling and mixing concreate
• Perform fabrication of test samples (weigh ingredients and mix using the mixer).
• Clean and assemble mold or special equipment
• Perform testing in accordance with applicable standards
• Provide technical advice on testing techniques and solutions
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 0 - 3 years’ experience in laboratory testing
• HS Diploma

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge in use of hand tools and power tools
• Basic knowledge of sample fabrication
• Basic knowledge in the use of scales and balances

COMPUTER SKILLS

• MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Basic

TRAVEL

• Travels up to 10% of the time. Local travel around Atlanta metro-area and in Georgia. Some travel to neighboring states (Southeast US states)

EQUIPMENT

• This job operates in an temperature controlled laboratory environment as well as in the field. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones in addition to power tools such as drills.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
 
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