About the role#
This Quality Control Internship offers hands-on experience with asphalt and aggregate quality control in heavy highway construction. You will work with a vertically integrated team, gaining practical knowledge of HMA production and paving processes. This is a full-time, paid position that requires travel and the flexibility to work nights or weekends as needed.
What you'll do#
- Learn HMA production processes, paving procedures, and density control.
- Assist with material testing for weight, gravity, temperature, thickness, and gradation.
- Conduct equipment calibrations and document results.
- Collaborate with QC Technicians on smoothness determinations and IRI reporting.
- Input test data into computer systems in laboratories and remote field locations.
- Communicate with paving personnel to help adjust processes and meet specifications.
- Maintain a safe and productive work environment while following company policies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Intermediate math skills, including basic algebra, geometry, and shop math.
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, reports, manuals, and regulations.
- Capability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of variables in the field.
- Ability to lift and move more than 100 pounds and work in various weather conditions, including exposure to noise, dust, and vibration.
- A professional attitude and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time with potential for night and weekend work.
About CRH
CRH provides building materials for infrastructure projects. The company operates in the wholesale building materials sector. It focuses on transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects. The business maintains a network of local relationships to support its operations. It is headquartered in Dublin.
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