Alonzo Garrett
Edwardsville,IL
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Technician with extensive experience at St. Louis PreStress, specializing in precision measurement and data analysis. Successfully led initiatives that reduced rework rates and enhanced customer satisfaction. Skilled in training teams on safety protocols and implementing process improvements, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards and optimizing operational efficiency.ACI certified and PCI certified
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
St.Louis PreStress
62034
09.2002 - Current
- Conducted quality inspections on precast concrete products to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Utilized precision measuring tools to assess product dimensions and identify defects.
- Collaborated with production teams to troubleshoot quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Documented inspection results and maintained detailed records of quality control processes.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and quality assurance procedures.
- Analyzed inspection data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
- Oversaw daily quality audits, ensuring adherence to specifications and operational guidelines.
- Led initiatives to enhance product quality, resulting in reduced rework rates and increased customer satisfaction.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Assisted management in maintaining ISO certification through diligent documentation and adherence to established protocols.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Tracked and analyzed product quality data to identify trends and insights.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to meet product standards.
- Optimized calibration schedules for measurement equipment, ensuring consistent accuracy during inspections.
- Implemented process improvements for increased efficiency and reduced waste in quality control procedures.
Education
Construction Program
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL10.2014
GED - General
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL08.1997
Skills
- Quality inspection
- Precision measurement
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Corrective actions
- Quality documentation
- Safety protocols
- Training and development
- Calibration management
- Defect tracking
- Material inspection
- Quality assurance standards
- Product inspection
- Visual inspection
- Workplace safety
- Test method validation
- Testing protocols
- Chemical handling
- Quality management systems
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
St.Louis PreStress
09.2002 - Current
Construction Program
Lewis And Clark Community College
GED - General
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville