Polymer Asphalt Liquid Blender​/QC Tech

Location:

Dracut, United States | Posted: 12/16/2025

Brox Industries, Inc. has been a leading local provider of asphalt paving, hot mix asphalt production, and construction aggregate manufacturing for over seven decades. With nine locations in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, we offer exceptional personalized service using the finest materials and the most up‑to‑date plants and equipment to ensure our clients receive the highest quality projects and materials.

Our Core Values:

• Family – Trust, Respect, Support
• Integrity – Do What is Right
• Commitment – Safely Do Whatever It Takes
• Excellence – Perform to the Highest Standards
• Community – Make a Difference

The Polymer Asphalt Liquid Blender / Quality Control (QC) Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of liquid blending equipment to produce polymer‑modified asphalt products that meet stringent project and regulatory specifications. This role involves monitoring the blending process, conducting laboratory tests, and ensuring all materials adhere to quality standards and safety protocols.

• Blending Operations: Operate blending tanks, pumps, filters, and scales to mix and process liquid asphalt and polymer additives according to established mix designs and batch sheets.
• Quality Control Testing: Perform routine and comprehensive testing on raw materials (aggregates, liquid asphalt) and final products to evaluate properties such as gradation, specific gravity, viscosity, temperature, and asphalt cement content.
• Sampling: Collect representative samples of materials and finished products from the plant for analysis.
• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately record all test data, observations, and production information in written and electronic formats, preparing reports to indicate compliance or deviations from standards.
• Process Adjustment: Communicate and collaborate with plant and paving personnel to make necessary adjustments to plant settings and processes to ensure product consistency and compliance with project specifications.
• Equipment Maintenance & Calibration: Maintain, clean, and calibrate all testing and blending equipment, ensuring all certification and calibration paperwork is up to date.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to all company safety policies, OSHA/MSHA regulations, and quality control plans. Report any potential safety hazards or quality issues immediately.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and assist in resolving quality issues or operational problems that arise during the blending or testing process.

• Education: High School Diploma / GED.
• Experience: Prior experience in chemical blending, asphalt production, or a similar manufacturing/quality control environment is highly desirable.
• Certifications: Ability to obtain and maintain relevant Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). industry‑specific quality control certifications (NETTCP QAT, Asphalt, PG Binder & Aggregate).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong understanding of construction materials and laboratory testing procedures (ASTM/AASHTO standards). Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook) are essential for data entry and communication.
• Math
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and understand technical specifications.
• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with co‑workers, supervisors, contractors, and agency representatives.
• Physical Demands: Ability to perform strenuous work, including standing for extended periods, walking, and lifting materials/equipment up to 55‑70 lbs.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving abilities, and capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
• Work Environment: Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions and potentially irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Paid time off for vacation and holidays.
• Sick time accrual.
• Health, dental, short‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Health insurance reimbursement and health savings accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

It is the policy of Brox Industries, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, military status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other reason prohibited by law in employment. Brox Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law.