Materials Testing Technician

Materials Testing TechnicianBuilding projects such as roads, bridges and buildings, are only as good as the materials they are made of, which is why the experts at the Bowser-Morner Construction Materials Testing Laboratory are fully committed to offering reliable, repeatable, and timely testing in our modern laboratories.Bowser-Morner offers a full battery of physical and chemical testing on a wide variety of construction materials—including soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, stone and masonry—to tell you what you need to know about the construction materials you produce or use.We work closely with field technicians and engineers, contractors, producers, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies to validate the quality of materials, ultimately helping to reduce overall projects risks and protect our clients' bottom lines.Bowser-Morner's experienced and competent team strictly adheres to all applicable ASTM test methods, allowing us to serve as a trusted QA or QC source for materials testing.You will receive on the job training for this entry-level position. You will work alongside an experienced CMT Testing Technician to learn how to perform a variety of test procedures used to evaluate the quality of construction materials including soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, stone and masonry.Need to work well as a team memberNeed to be detail oriented and organizedAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsAbility to multitask and shift priorities when neededFlexibility and willingness to modify schedule as required to meet deadlinesBasic math and computer skills requiredStrong written and verbal communication skillsHigh School Diploma or GEDExperience in a laboratory setting is preferred but not requiredPhysical Ability: Stand, walk, push, pull, twist, reach overhead, bending, crawling, climbing; lift minimum of 80 poundsVisual Ability: Visual accommodation necessary for reading instructions/materials necessary to perform functions of jobHearing Ability: Ability to monitor sounds for changes in machine functionWork Conditions: Work exposes the employee to laboratory testing devices, dust, soil and other external environment factorsHealth, dental and vision insurance401(k)Health Savings AccountLife InsuranceAccidental death & dismemberment insuranceShort and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time OffProfessional development & career path planning