QC Technician

Locke Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Locke Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a QC Technician to ensure concrete quality and compliance with NPCA/ACI standards. The role focuses on testing, documentation, and supporting continuous quality improvements.

You will perform pre/post pour inspections, QA testing like slump, air content, and strength, and maintain quality records. The position requires a GED or high school diploma, 2–4 years' experience, and ACI I certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years related experience and/or training.
• Strong Math Skills.
• ACI I Certification plus
• Licenses and certifications to operate equipment as required by the position.

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, MC% of aggregates, temperature, compressive strength testing) as needed.
• Follow mixture designs and recommend corrective actions on mix design to engineering.
• Maintain quality records and document QA activities.

Skills

Strong Math Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Brief Description
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.

Brief Description
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:

• Maintain all required NPCA, ACI, and other customer requirements within 6 months of position
• Maintain Quality Control Program & procedures are completed and documented daily
• Product is to be label and checked by established timeframe
• Inputting into Titan all QC documentation and project documentation daily
• First Yield Pass- 95 % percentage of standard products and 85% special project products
  

• Maintain number of Rework to less than 1 per week
• 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

• 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

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 I Certification plus
• Licenses and certifications to operate equipment any equipment.