Quality Control Lead

Oldcastle-Infrastructure; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 46,838 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annuity Fund

Health and Welfare

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Annual wage increase

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking a Quality Control Lead to manage daily testing and oversee a 3–4 person team in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes adherence to QSM standards, documentation, and ongoing quality improvement.

The candidate should have quality control experience in the industry, with ACI/PCI certification preferred or the ability to obtain it within 3 months. Travel is <10% and the plant operates in a union environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have quality control experience in related industry.
• ACI / PCI Certification preferred, or required to pass ACI Concrete Field Testing within 3 months and maintain certification.
• Basic computer and tablet skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs periodically throughout the day.
• Some travel required for trainings and certifications (less than 10%).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily compressive strength testing of hardened concrete specimens
• Monitor production operations as required
• Report to management team on process improvements, repetitive mistakes, and quality concerns
• Oversee team of 3-4 individuals
• Responsible for receiving and filing raw material reports for documentation
• Contact for State DOT, ACI, NPCA
• Ensure plant readiness for all internal IQAP assessments and annual NPCA audits
• Participate and maintain all implementation of Krinkle apps for all assigned quality team members
• Maintain and implement all Oldcastle QSM (Quality System Manual) standards to comply with company policy
• Meet and maintain all DOT compliance as needed

Skills

Quality control

Team supervision

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Career Opportunities: Quality Control Lead (526631)

Requisition ID526631-Posted07/15/2026-Infrastructure Products Group-Oldcastle Infrastructure-Full Time-Quality-United States-Georgia

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

The ideal candidate in this role will perform a wide range of duties in an industrial indoor and outdoor manufacturing environment. This individual will be performing routine tests as required on raw materials, in process components and final product. This is a union plant.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform daily compressive strength testing of hardened concrete specimens
• Monitor production operations as required
• Report to management team on process improvements, repetitive mistakes, and quality concerns
• Oversee team of 3-4 individuals
• Responsible for receiving and filing raw material reports for documentation
• Contact for State DOT, ACI, NPCA
• Ensure plant readiness for all internal IQAP assessments and annual NPCA audits
• Participate and maintain all implementation of Krinkle apps for all assigned quality team members
• Maintain and implement all Oldcastle QSM (Quality System Manual) standards to comply with company policy
• Meet and maintain all DOT compliance as needed

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have quality control experience in related industry
• ACI / PCI Certification preferred, or required to pass ACI Concrete Field Testing within 3 months and maintain certification
• Basic computer and tablet skills
• Ability to read/write simple instructions and communicate effectively with team members
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs periodically throughout the day
• Some travel required for trainings and certifications (less than 10%)

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $39.55/hr
• Annuity Fund
• Health and Welfare
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Annual economic wage increase

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Aninclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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