QC Technician

About the role

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. Revenue has grown from $13 million in 2021 to $24 million in 2022 and exceeded $60 million in 2023. We foster a down-to-earth, friendly, and positive culture with smart, energetic team members who are passionate about exceptional customer service and continuous self-improvement.

Goals

• Maintain all required NPCA, ACI, and other customer requirements within 6 months of position
• Maintain Quality Control Program & procedures completed and documented daily
• Product is labeled and checked by established timeframe
• Input all QC documentation and project documentation into Titan daily
• First Yield Pass: 95% of standard products and 85% of special project products manufactured correctly and to spec the first time through the process
• Maintain number of reworks to less than 1 per week
• Maintain a level of quality to reduce junk variances to less than 1%

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 address any non-conformances
• Daily testing of product (specimen testing, air content, slump, moisture content of aggregates, temperature, compressive strength testing) to ensure required specifications are met and report 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
• Inspect product following any repairs to ensure repairs are completed per approved details and methods
• Conduct weekly yard inspections to ensure product and material quality
• Recommend revisions to drawings to improve production setup or quality, as needed
• Maintain thorough knowledge of precast processes and equipment, best practices
• Communicate issues identified on the production floor and offer suggestions to fix
• Communicate 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, including providing technical and administrative support as required

Requirements

• 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 Level I Certification plus licenses and certifications to operate equipment

About the company

Locke Solutions is located in Alvarado. We offer training and certifications for continued career growth and knowledge development. Join a fast-paced, custom manufacturing facility involved in daily pre-pour and post-pour inspections and materials testing to ensure compliance with design and specification criteria.