Locke Solutions is a premier provider of custom precast concrete solutions and was recently recognized as Houston's #1 Fastest Growing Company by the Houston Business Journal. We're in an exciting period of growth and transformation, expanding from one to three locations in just two years, and we're on track to reach $100 million in revenue by 2027 and $500 million in the next 5-10 years.
Our core values-Responsiveness, Teamwork, Taking Ownership, Get It Done Attitude, and Problem Solving-form the foundation of our inclusive and collaborative culture. Locke Solutions is a rewarding workplace for those who thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. 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.
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"