Technician - Laboratory

2 days ago

Adelaide, Australia Adbri Ltd Full time

The Role

Adbri Cement has an exciting opportunity in our NATA accredited laboratory division for an enthusiastic candidate who is keen to up-skill and try something new based in our Cement Plant in Birkenhead, SA

This permanent, full-time opportunity does not require any experience, qualifications or a degree, just an enthusiastic attitude and a desire to learn how to conduct compliance testing of construction materials relevant to the cement manufacturing process.

The role requires availability from Monday to Friday with a rotating weekend roster, working some Saturdays 7am till 11am at overtime rates.

Note that this role does require physical movement and lifting.

This role offers variety, working on the below rotations. You will receive full training in the below:

- Sample Prep: Preparing all samples for testing through such techniques as riffling, drying, crushing, grinding and weighing and registering all testing samples in the Laboratory Data Management System.
- Mortar Testing: Casting prisms, testing the strength, shrinkage and sulfate resistance characteristics as well as the temperature rise, setting time and soundness determinations of cement, fly ash, slag and lime materials.
- Concrete Making and Testing: Making concrete to the Australian standard to investigate and test the strength, shrinkage, setting times, bleed, air content, mass per unit volume.
- Chemical Laboratory: Testing all materials for varied chemical characteristics.

Responsibilities

- Deliver accurate testing results in a timely manner, meeting all customer expectations.
- Develop effective positive working relationships within a close team environment.
- Adhere to procedures and work systems in a systematic, methodical and safe manner.
- Apply initiative and actively provide calculated recommendations for improvement.

What you will need to succeed

- No experience or degree required. However, previous laboratory experience will be highly regarded.
- Pass a medical including a drug & alcohol test.
- National Police check.
- A commitment to safety, quality, and the environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Comfortable working autonomously and within a small team.
- Strong literacy and computer skills.
- Ability to apply initiative.

Benefits of working with us

- Structured onboarding
- Forklift Licence
- Employee benefits: From discounts on everyday essentials to a range of perks, we make a difference with our wide array of benefits. Join us and experience the difference our employee benefits program can make in your career and personal life.

As recognition for your efforts, you will receive a structured and supported onboarding experience and the opportunity to gain experience in a construction materials laboratory with a leading, Australian company with potential for career progression.

Our business

Adbri Cement was formally known as Adelaide Brighton Cement. A name that is synonymous with cement; it’s what we were founded on in 1882. Today we continue be a leading local manufacturer of cement, lime and pre-packaged dry blended products that are building a strong South Australia.

Creating and supporting a safer and diverse workforce

Adbri Cement puts safety first and recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to be always ready. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and our industry.

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