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Material Technology Center Lab Technician Jobs in madison, Wisconsin (WI) at Walbec Group

Material Technology Center Lab Technician Jobs in madison, Wisconsin (WI) at Walbec Group

Sample Material Technology Center Lab Technician Job Description

Material Technology Center Lab Technician

Northeast Asphalt Inc, a Walbec Group Company 

Position summary:

Northeast Asphalt operates a Materials Technology Center (MTC) in our Greenville location. This materials lab conducts research, testing and design of asphalt materials and products. Under the direction of the Materials Technology Center (MTC) Team Leader, it is the responsibility of the MTC Technician to provide quality testing services while maintaining a safe environment and compliance with specifications, organizational policies, procedures, and ethical standards. The position operates in an industrial laboratory setting working with the raw materials of asphalt and other related construction components. 

 

Role and Responsibilities

  • Follow procedures to perform testing on various construction materials
  • Perform testing in an ethical, precise and expedient manner
  • Assist with R&D projects
  • Work with the MTC Team Leader to schedule and prioritize tasks
  • Create and maintain accurate records on all testing performed
  • Assist MTC Team Leader with equipment maintenance, lab calibrations and general lab maintenance and housekeeping

 Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
  • Strong organization and communication skills and works well in a team environment.
  • The ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously; and the ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision; must be a self-starter.
  • The ability to frequently lift 50 70 pounds and to physically perform the required tests.
  • The ability to understand and follow all established and required company safety guidelines.
  • The ability to obtain the necessary certifications required to perform assigned duties.
  • The ability to strictly adhere to company established laboratory standards.

Preferred Skills

  • Technical degree in an engineering or science discipline
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of the construction industry

 Physical requirements

Description of Position:

Collects and records results of sampling and testing to maintain record of product quality

 

Task

Critical

Frequency

Intensity

Comments

Climbing

A

3

4

Going up and down ladders, stairs, and ramps.

Using of feet and legs, and/or hands and arms.  Body agility is emphasized

Balancing

A

1

1

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces

Stooping

A

3

2

Bending body downward and forward by bending at the waist.  This task is important if it occurs a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles

Kneeling

B

2

1

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees

Crouching

B

2

1

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine

Crawling

C

-

1

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet

Pulling/Pushing

B

2

1

Using upper arms and shoulders to exert force in order to draw, drag, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting

A

3

4

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.  This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper arms, shoulders, and back.

Fingering

B

3

1

Picking, pinching, typing, keyboarding, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather then whole hand or arms as in handling

Grasping

A

3

1

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palms

Feeling

B

1

1

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Reaching

A

3

1

Raising arms from a lower to a higher position all planes and directions, to conduct task.  This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper arms, shoulders, and back muscles.

Standing

A

3

1

To support one self on the feet in an erect position

Walking

A

3

1

To move along on foot: advance by steps.

Handling

A

3

1

Using of hands to grasp, lift and use tools and material

Sitting

A

3

1

To rest on the buttocks or haunches, while using upper extremities.

 

Critical How important is the item to completion of assigned responsibilities

A = essential to the job                B = required, but not essential                  C = not required

 

Frequency How often does the job require the employee to demonstrate the task

1 = less then 10% of time              2 = from 11 25 % of time                   3 = from 26 50 % of time

4 = from 51 75 % of time                5 = from 75 100 % of time             

 

Intensity Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of weight to the completion of assigned responsibilities 

                                                           1 = less then 10 lbs.                2 = from 10 24 lbs.                   3 = from 25 49 lbs.     

4 = from 50 74 lbs.             5 = from 74 99 lbs.                  6 = from 100 lbs. and up

 

Environmental Requirements: 

Be able to tolerate variable weather conditions from extreme heat to cold

Work in a dirty and dusty environment

Be able to walk and/or stand for extended time (up to an entire day's shift)

Be able to comprehend, understand and follow policies, procedures and safety requirements

Have the ability to hear and see to the level of accomplishment for above requirements

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