QC Technician Locke Solutions - 3.0 Alvarado, TX Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications Strength testing Aggregate grading Quality records maintenance ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I Laboratory equipment routine checks Project documentation Quality control product testing Customer service Test equipment calibration Labeling American Concrete Institute (ACI) Standards Basic math Production deviation management Mid-level Construction materials quality assurance Laboratory equipment calibration High school diploma or GED Slump testing Production optimization Laboratory quality control records management Continuous improvement Quality assurance standard operating procedures Construction quality inspections Concrete air content testing Organizational skills Concrete Quality control communication 2 years Production documentation Teaching Full Job Description Looking for a QC Technician to join our growing team in Alvarado. If you have a willingness to learn, training and certifications are made available to you for continued career growth and knowledge development. Join a fast paced and custom manufacturing facility. Involved in daily pre pour and post pour inspections and materials testing as well to ensure we are complying with design and specification criteria. Locke Solutions is a small to medium-sized concrete manufacturing company in rapid growth mode. Our recent expansion from 1 to 3 locations is just the beginning, as we have ambitious plans to reach 5-10 locations within the next 7 years. We are proud to share that our revenue has skyrocketed, growing from $13 million in 2021 to $24 million in 2022 and exceeding $60 million in 2023. These remarkable achievements demonstrate our commitment to success and the boundless opportunities that lie ahead. We foster a down-to-earth, friendly, and positive culture. Our team is comprised of smart, energetic individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional customer service. At Locke, we are continuously making self-improvements, seeing obstacles as opportunities to innovate, and all about making things happen for the team. We genuinely care about our employees and strive to make their lives better, aligning our dual purpose of making customers' lives easier and improving the lives of our employees.

Goals:

1. Maintain all required NPCA, ACI, and other customer requirements within 6 months of position 2. Maintain Quality Control Program & procedures are completed and documented daily 3. Product is to be label and checked by established timeframe 4. Inputting into Titan all QC documentation and project documentation daily 5. First Yield Pass- 95 % percentage of standard products and 85% special project products manufactured correctly and to spec the first time through the process. 6. Maintain number of Rework to less than 1 per week 7. Maintain a level of quality to reduce junk variances to less than 1% Successful Results for the

QC Technician:

Ensure concrete mix designs are optimized for performance and cost Successful use of pre-pour and post-pour quality checks Accurate and detailed tracking of all quality forms, and upkeep of project quality records Adherence to production schedule Organization knowledge of, and adherence to, the Quality Standard Manual Filing and organization of documentation for quick retrieval. Participates a vital team member, collaborate with any teams to solve issues, and meet company goals Job Responsibilities Ensure safety trainings are attended and certifications maintained Responsible for all pre and post pour inspections and documentation Ensure the plant achieves successful annual audits, and positively address any non-conformances Daily testing of product (specimen testing, air content, slump, MC% of aggregates, temperature compressive strength testing) to ensure required specifications are met as needed and report out any deviations. Follow mixture designs and recommend corrective actions on mix design to engineering Daily inspection of stripping operations, including verification of concrete strength requirements Assist and perform monthly & annual material testing & calibrations, ensuring calibration schedule and records for all equipment and materials used in Quality processes Inspects product following any repairs to ensure the repairs are completed per the approved details and methods as needed Conduct weekly yard inspections to ensure product and material quality Recommend revisions to drawings to improve production setup or quality, as needed Maintain through knowledge of precast processes and equipment, best practices. Communicate issues identified on the production floor, and offer suggestions to fix Communicates with all key personnel regarding product inspection status, junk, etc. Actively teach the importance of "first time right" Understand the "cost of quality" and how it affects the bottom line Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required Actively teach the importance of "first time right" Understand the "cost of quality" and how it affects the bottom line Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Two to four years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Strong Math Skills ACI I Certification plus Licenses and certifications to operate equipment