Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.75 - $21.50
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee training programs
Positive work environment
Job Description
Alcrete Industries is a leading precast concrete manufacturing company dedicated to providing high-quality precast products to meet diverse construction needs. Renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence, Alcrete Industries upholds stringent quality standards and maintains certifications such as the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) and Department of Transportation (DOT). The company fosters a safety-conscious and quality-focused culture, emphasizing continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. With a workforce committed to craftsmanship and technical expertise, Alcrete Industries is positioned as a trusted partner in the manufacturing sector for precast concrete products.
The Quality Control Technician role at Alcrete Industries plays a crucial role in overseeing and leading all aspects of quality control across the company’s precast manufacturing operations. Reporting directly to the QC Manager, this non-exempt position requires a detail-oriented and proactive professional dedicated to ensuring zero quality failures throughout the production process. The technician will manage critical inspections including pre-pour, post-pour, and final product checks, perform various concrete testing procedures such as compressive strength tests, slump flow tests, temperature tests, unit weight, air content, moisture, and absorption tests. Maintaining essential NPCA and DOT certifications is a key responsibility, alongside managing root cause analyses and corrective action initiatives to resolve quality-related issues efficiently.
The position demands strong leadership and communication skills to foster a quality-focused culture and train plant manufacturing staff on quality expectations and best practices. The technician will act as a liaison with customers to address quality issues in the field and support a positive team environment through respectful communication and collaborative efforts. Maintaining a clean and organized Quality Lab that aligns with the company’s 5S standards is also critical in supporting operational excellence. This role requires the ability to read blueprints and work independently while providing guidance to production crews when necessary. Alcrete Industries is committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities and promotes a safe, inclusive workplace culture that values continuous improvement and professional development.
The Quality Control Technician role at Alcrete Industries plays a crucial role in overseeing and leading all aspects of quality control across the company’s precast manufacturing operations. Reporting directly to the QC Manager, this non-exempt position requires a detail-oriented and proactive professional dedicated to ensuring zero quality failures throughout the production process. The technician will manage critical inspections including pre-pour, post-pour, and final product checks, perform various concrete testing procedures such as compressive strength tests, slump flow tests, temperature tests, unit weight, air content, moisture, and absorption tests. Maintaining essential NPCA and DOT certifications is a key responsibility, alongside managing root cause analyses and corrective action initiatives to resolve quality-related issues efficiently.
The position demands strong leadership and communication skills to foster a quality-focused culture and train plant manufacturing staff on quality expectations and best practices. The technician will act as a liaison with customers to address quality issues in the field and support a positive team environment through respectful communication and collaborative efforts. Maintaining a clean and organized Quality Lab that aligns with the company’s 5S standards is also critical in supporting operational excellence. This role requires the ability to read blueprints and work independently while providing guidance to production crews when necessary. Alcrete Industries is committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities and promotes a safe, inclusive workplace culture that values continuous improvement and professional development.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- 2 years of precast quality control experience preferred
- 1 year of precast production experience preferred
- PQS level 1 certification preferred
- ACI level 1 certification preferred
- Ability to follow standardized work instructions
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and lead teams
- Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds
- Capability to stand for prolonged periods
- Ability to bend, kneel, and reach above head
- Willingness to work in outdoor environment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- 2 years of precast quality control (preferred)
- 1 year of precast production (preferred)
- PQS level 1 certification (preferred)
- ACI level 1 certification (preferred)
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience with NPCA quality certification
- Experience with Department of Transportation certification
- Experience with American Concrete Institute's Concrete Field-Testing Technician certification
- Ability to follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture
- Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others
- Promotes positive teamwork culture
Job Duties
- Lead a quality focused culture striving for zero quality failures
- Maintain National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) quality certification
- Maintain Department of Transportation (NCDOT) quality certification
- Manage the quality inspection processes of all manufactured products including pre-pour, post-pour, and final inspection
- Manage the testing of all concrete products including compressive strength test (Break Test), slump flow of self-consolidating concrete (Flow Test), temperature test, unit weight, air content test, moisture test, and absorption test
- Treat all plant personnel with dignity and respect
- Initiate and manage root cause analysis and corrective actions for all quality related issues
- Communicate with customers regarding quality issues of product in the field
- Train plant manufacturing staff on quality expectations and best practices while occasionally helping production with hands on
- Maintaining a clean and organized Quality Lab that aligns with company 5S standards
- Able to read blueprints, ability to both work independently and lead production crews when necessary
- Other tasks and duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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