Shane Bower
Portage,MI
Summary
Quality control professional with strong expertise in ensuring product standards and compliance. Proven track record in driving team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Skilled in process optimization, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards. Reliable and adaptable in dynamic environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Lead
Oldcastle Infrastructure
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with Ops management and vendors to optimize current concrete mix designs, resulting in higher compressive strengths and improved product quality.
- Worked and communicated with MDOT, third-party QA, and contractors on state funded projects.
- Oversaw multiple NPCA and MDOT audits.
- Performed pre/post-pour inspections to confirm tolerances according to set standards and design prints.
- Oversaw inspection processes, ensuring adherence to specifications, identifying defects, and repair processes of precast products.
- Tested concrete according to NPCA/ACI/MDOT standards for conformity.
- Recommended process improvements, design solutions, and integration solutions.
- Assessed forms for cleanliness or broken areas.
- Properly labeled products for yarding and shipping.
- Performed compressive strength tests on concrete cylinders for stripping and shipping.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
- Provided feedback to management, sales, and production teams regarding product quality.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
- Trained others in inspection, testing, and repair procedures.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Managed quality control personnel.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Evaluated incoming manufacturing components against quality standards and manufacturing specifications for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to find a solution, using root cause analysis/5why.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Documented nonconforming material and reported to appropriate management and production personnel for review and assessment.
- Adapted procedures to mitigate issues and improve deficiencies.
- Communicated and met with contractors on-site to resolve issues.
- Purchased QC and production equipment/supplies.
- Enrolled QC personnel for company required certifications.
- Communicated with vendors.
- Was involved with continuous improvement projects.
- Operated front-end loader as needed.
- Operated forklift as needed.
- Operated over-head crane/Mijack as needed.
- Operated concrete mixer and helped troubleshoot when problems occurred.
- Operated transfer bucket as needed.
Quality Control Technician
Oldcastle Infrastructure
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Performed pre-pour inspections to confirm tolerances according to set standards and design prints.
- Tested concrete according to NPCA/ACI/MDOT standards for conformity.
- Recommended process improvements, design solutions, and integration solutions.
- Assessed forms for cleanliness or broken areas.
- Performed post-pour inspections on products for imperfections and defects.
- Properly labeled products for yarding and shipping.
- Performed compressive strength tests on concrete cylinders for stripping and shipping.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Operated front-end loader as needed.
- Operated forklift as needed.
- Operated over-head crane as needed.
- Operated concrete mixer and helped troubleshoot when problems occurred.
- Operated transfer bucket as needed.
Foundry Utility Technician
Metal Technologies
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Led production team in a supervisory role when necessary.
- Operated all production machinery and filled in for employees when needed.
- Operated Electric Induction Furnaces while analyzing intermediate material test data to keep material within composition specifications.
- Operated overhead charge crane to transfer raw material to furnaces for processing.
- Operated sit-in magnet crane to transfer raw materials from steel bay to charge crane cart.
- Operated Disa-Matic molding machines and auto-pour ladles to production standards.
- Operated overhead iron transfer crane between furnaces and ladles. Safely and efficiently keeping auto-pour ladles level.
- Operated forklift safely and effectively as needed.
- Operated electric pallet jack safely and effectively as needed.
- Operated skid steer safely and effectively as needed.
- Operated front-end loader safely and effectively as needed.
- Inoculated, chilled, and slagged auto-pour ladles per work instructions.
- Helped in reline and casting of iron transfer ladles, auto-pour Ladles, furnace lids, and furnaces.
- Filled in for Quality Control when needed, following all inspection, testing, and documentation procedures.
Quality Control Technician
Metal Technologies
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Sampled incoming raw materials to verify compliance with standards.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Trained junior technicians and interns in inspection and testing procedures.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
Foundry General Laborer
Metal Technologies
03.2012 - 07.2015
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated Electric Induction Furnaces while analyzing intermediate material test data to keep material within composition specifications.
- Operated overhead charge crane to transfer raw material to furnaces for processing.
- Operated sit-in magnet crane to transfer raw materials from steel bay to charge crane cart.
- Operated Disa-Matic molding machines and auto-pour ladles to production standards.
- Operated overhead iron transfer crane between furnaces and ladles. Safely and efficiently keeping auto-pour ladles level.
- Operated forklift safely and effectively as needed.
- Operated electric pallet jack safely and effectively as needed.
- Inoculated, chilled, and slagged auto-pour ladles per work instructions.
- Helped in reline and casting of iron transfer ladles, auto-pour Ladles, furnace lids, and furnaces.
Finishing General Laborer
Metal Technologies
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or products.
- Visually inspected and sorted castings into their correct final audit containers per visual standard tolerances.
- Used industrial grinders and chisel-guns to process and final clean castings.
- Correctly tagged final audit containers per work instructions.
- Sorted and separated sprue from castings efficiently and safely.
- Operated forklift as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burr Oak Community Schools
Burr Oak, MI06.2008
Skills
- Product quality evaluation
- Corrective action planning with an emphasis on continuous improvement
- Team leadership and Cross-functional teamwork
- Analytical detail-oriented problem-solving
- Effective time management
- Quality management systems
- Consistent reliability
- Effective communication
- Strong organizational abilities
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Computer proficiency, documentation, and record keeping
- In-depth product, material, and governing standards knowledge
Certification
ACI - Concrete Field Testing Technician - Level 1
ACI - Self- Consolidating Concrete Testing
ACI - Concrete Strength Testing
NPCA - PQS QA/QC - Level 1
NPCA - PQS QA/QC - Level 2
Oldcastle Infrastructure - First Responder
Oldcastle Infrastructure - Forklift/Heavy Equipment Operator
Oldcastle Infrastructure - Overhead Crane/Mijack Certified
Oldcastle Infrastructure - LOTOTO
Timeline
Quality Control Lead
Oldcastle Infrastructure
06.2024 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Oldcastle Infrastructure
06.2020 - 06.2024
Foundry Utility Technician
Metal Technologies
06.2017 - 03.2020
Quality Control Technician
Metal Technologies
07.2015 - 07.2017
Foundry General Laborer
Metal Technologies
03.2012 - 07.2015
Finishing General Laborer
Metal Technologies
09.2011 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Burr Oak Community Schools