QC Technician (Manufacturing)
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 ofsmart, 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. Wegenuinely care about our employees and strive to make their lives better, aligning our dual purpose ofmaking 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 costSuccessful use of pre-pour and post-pour quality checksAccurate and detailed tracking of all quality forms, and upkeep of project quality recordsAdherence to production scheduleOrganization knowledge of, and adherence to, the Quality Standard ManualFiling 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
