QC Technician/Safety Coordinator

Job ID: 525334

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions.

We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America.

We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products.

Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

Responsible for the material handling and preparation for routine testing and for maintenance of assigned laboratory equipment as well as testing products and raw materials as per ASTM to ensure compliance and/or to develop new formulas.

Job Responsibilities



* Preparation of materials and products for testing


* Sampling and reduction of samples


* Routine tests of raw materials, calculation of results, and preparation of test reports


* Support manufacturing team in producing the highest quality products


* Test all products and raw materials and record results


* Calculate adjustments needed to correct the product if necessary


* Obtain product samples and communicate what will be produced


* Perform production material tests throughout shift


* Perform product reject analysis


* Visit manufacturing sites to test machinery and report proposed process improvements


* Inspect all finished goods


* Know all ASTM standards that apply and ensure all products meet these standards


* Maintenance and housekeeping of assigned areas and equipment


* Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed


* Assist in coordination, planning and facilitating training seminars


* Educate staff via weekly safety training.


* Weekly coaching on Lockout/Tagout and procedural audits


* Work alongside managers/employees on EHS issues


* Recognize safety hazards or unsafe work practices and develop Corrective Action Plans


* Assist site management as needed with various EHS and production related projects


* Responsible for EHS Compliance at site


* Routinely inspect/observe plant equipment and activities for safe processes


* Prepare and submit all required reports to Oldcastle or applicable agency


* Keep the plant in compliance with EH&S regulations


* Attend monthly safety committee meeting


* Halt any unsafe action or work


* Ensure all inspections and meetings are completed each month


* Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Job Requirements

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