LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I

Company Overview

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.  Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off,  employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on! To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at www.cemexusa.com/careers. For direct access to CEMEX Career Opportunities, visit us at https://jobs.cemex.com/.

Job Summary

Under the direction of Chemist or Engineer, the Lab Technician I must be able to perform sampling and testing of admixture products as directed. Reports deviations from standards immediately to supervisor. The Lab Technician must perform the work activities in a correct, accurate, and timely fashion due to the fact every single work activity in our line of business is crucial for the whole operation.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform mortar and concrete testing procedures
• Perform other testing related to admixtures QC 
• Analyze testing data
• Keep track of materials inventory 
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment i.e. PPE, 5S, Take 5 
• Assist other areas as needed 
   

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions and deal with simple problems from standardized situations.
• Basic mathematical skills, algebra and common units of measurements.
• Ability to read and understand English sufficiently to be able to read basic technical information, reports, and to recognize differences between words, including safety issues and related matters.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and/or moving 75 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
• Ability to comprehend additional training presented to him/her in relation to the performance of the work duties.
• High level of attentiveness and physical coordination to perform the work activities safely and productively.
• Ability to obtain ACI Certification within 6 months of employment 
   

Working Conditions

Frequent sitting, standing, and walking
Normal office environment
 

Physical Requirements

Long periods of standing and/or walking required
Some exposure to dust, noise, and extreme temperatures 
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
Must be able to perform all job functions including but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls
Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors 
Must wear protective equipment while on the job 
 

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act.  CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).

EEO Statement - En Español

CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, información genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.