Materials Testing Technician (Lab)

The Opportunity

Metro Testing + Engineering is hiring for a Laboratory Technician to perform testing on concrete and other construction materials at their Burnaby branch office.

What will you get:

$21-22/hr
full time permanent position
Benefits after 3 months
Training provided
Transit accessible work location

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Organizing and demolding cubes and cube molds
Trimming samples
Capping Cores
Preparing Air void Test samples (polishing)
Low strength compressive tests
Back-up dispatch and data entry duties
Other duties as required

Qualifications

Previous experience in a materials testing lab is an asset
Great attitude and willingness to learn
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lift and control weights up to 50lb

Who we are

Metro Testing & Engineering (Metro) was established in 1987 in Burnaby, BC to provide the materials testing of concrete, asphalt, and soils for the construction industry. Since then, we have grown to include a diverse scope of services that now includes specialty testing, materials engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, concrete restoration, and quality assurance certification throughout BC and Alberta.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
French not required

Work Location: In person