Tool, Die, and Gauge Making Supervisor oversees skilled workers responsible for constructing, maintaining, modifying, and calibrating machine shop tools, dies, prototypes, jigs, fixtures and molds. Supervises the set up and operation of various lathes, grinders, milling, and boring machines used to produce tools. Being a Tool, Die, and Gauge Making Supervisor completes high level tool development work. Ensures jobs are completed correctly and on time. Additionally, Tool, Die, and Gauge Making Supervisor may require an associate degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Working team member that may validate or coordinate the work of others on a support team. Suggests improvements to process, is a knowledge resource for other team members. Has no authority for staff actions. Generally has a minimum of 2 years experience as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of the team processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Adams Construction Company is one of the oldest asphalt paving firms in Virginia. Since 1946, Adams has participated in the construction of every interstate throughout Virginia and most of the primary highways. Throughout the Company’s growth in Virginia and into North Carolina, it has strived to maintain a family culture in a corporate world.
This position is available in our quality control department for our asphalt road crews and/or laboratory. Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic. Work schedule may include some weekends and/or night shifts.
Ideal applicants will have at least 2-3 years of direct construction material testing experience with certifications and/or training in VDOT Asphalt Field I and II, as well as Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Plus Hazmat Course from Troxler Learning Center. Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record and pre-employment drug screening is required.
Nuclear Gauge Operators will work primarily on active construction sites and will be involved with field observation, testing, sampling and inspection of asphalt placement. Note: You will perform routine field and/or laboratory tests and assist in more complex tasks, as required. Included may be:
Aggregates – Sampling and performing sieve analysis.
Asphalt – Sampling and performing HMA [hot mix asphalt] tests in both field and laboratory settings using nuclear density gauge and core machines in the field; and solvents and sampling at high temperatures in the laboratory.
You may be involved with calculations and data reduction of test results, drafting and other administrative duties, as required. Daily communication is required with site inspectors, and project managers.
Work Environment: The employee will be regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments. Noise levels will typically be moderate to moderately loud. Some weekend, night, and overtime work may be required; overnight travel may be required with this position with Adam’s Construction Company covering the hotel cost.
Physical Requirements: These physical demands are representative of what a technician may encounter in the field and are essential functions of the position. You will be involved primarily with field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing and perhaps repetitive motions. You must have the ability to use your hands to handle or feel; reach, climb or balance; crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit. You will have the ability to see and smell; including close, distance and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus. Extensive travel may be required. Lifting: the employee will regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 60-80 pounds [asphalt, core samples, and nuclear density equipment]; and occasionally move more than 100 pounds [such as a loaded wheelbarrow of asphalt]. Also, you must be capable of operating a core drill and/or power saw.
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