Job Description

Position Mission: To continuously strive to improve the quality of the program and the quality of the product we provide to our customers.

• Oversee the daily functions of the lab, monitoring the Raw mill, Kiln, and Finish mill for quality compliance.
• Ensure departmental knowledge is up-to-date by providing technical expertise regarding equipment malfunctions and providing referential information and training. 
• Preparing and sending out daily and weekly reports, as well as providing any requested data or samples.
• Training staff on various tests and ensuring ASTM compliance.
• Procuring supplies and maintaining inventory. Keeping all equipment calibrated promptly and scheduling outside vendors for on-site calibrations. 
• Monitor test results and data for completeness and accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• An associate's degree in a vocational or technical area is preferred. 
• 5 years to learn equipment and ASTM procedures.
• 5 years in cement to understand the chemistry.
• 2 years of experience as an analytical tester, 2 years as a physical tester, and one year as a lab lead.

Work Environment: 

• Plant 100% of the time. Extreme heat, cold, noise, vibrations, and dust.
• Light work usually requires sitting at a desk; however, there are occasional instances where buckets of cement must be carried up and down two flights of stairs. Medium | Up to 50 lbs

Drake Cement and its sister location—the Tehachapi Cement Plant in California—form the cement unit of UNACEM North America. Together, they create a single, integrated business with an expansive market in the Southwest United States. Why choose UNA? Competitive Wages and Excellent Benefits: We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, to ensure your peace of mind while on the job. 401k and Company Matching: Our 401k plus company matching will help you build wealth and hit your retirement goals. Health Savings Account (HSA): An HSA allows you to care for your health and save money. Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our paid time off and paid holidays allow you to spend time with your loved ones stress-free. Diversity and Equal Opportunity: We promote workplace diversity by ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity. Community Involvement: Drake is deeply involved in our communities and allows employees to volunteer for great causes. Tuition Reimbursement Program: We support our employees who have demonstrated excellent performance by qualifying them for the Drake Tuition Reimbursement Program. Safety: Safety is one of our core values. We lead by example and look out for one another. Join us at UNA and be a part of a more considerable manufacturing effort with over 100 years of history and a focus on sustainability and social responsibility. We have some fantastic jobs lined up to help you grow with us!

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