Quality Control Intern

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are VCNA United Materials, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

Summary/Job Scope:

Conduct day-to-day quality control of concrete through testing of products by performing the following duties. Includes the following: other duties may be assigned as required

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and maintain fresh concrete testing records. Testing includes:  Slump, Air Content, Temperature, Unit Weight and Yield, and calculation of Water Cement Ratio. 
• Test fine and coarse aggregates for size and cleanliness at plants on a weekly basis.  Testing will be conducted at batch Plant facilities, as well as Project locations.  Conduct project or mix specific testing as necessary. 
• Conduct aggregate testing and maintain records.  Perform weekly testing of aggregates, moisture, cleanliness, gradation and visual comparison.  Carry out additional moisture monitoring as necessary.
• Test services for wall contractors and maintain records.
• Job services include helping contractors on large pours, coordinating trucks, casting cylinder, mixing loads when asked to do so and any other tasks needed to ensure job goes smoothly.
• Visit residential contractors to field test and address any concerns.
• Assist with customer service-related product performance issues as coordinated with technical services manager.
• Assist with job-site monitoring and/or coordination.
• Assist with trial mixes, and/or product tests including Mix verifications, lab trials and R&D trails.  Lab duties may include logging cylinders, breaking cylinders and entering data.
• Maintain company issued equipment and assist in lab maintenance. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma plus some education in science, business, engineering, or related fields
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. 

• Ability to solve practical problems, using written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Valid Driver’s License required

Note:

• This job description may not cover all duties and requirements and may include additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more

• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
• Training, professional development

Salary Range: $20.00-$25.00/hr

OUR PEOPLE

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!

Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!