Zachary Trout
Spring Valley,NV
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Technician with Holcim US, skilled in material testing and quality assurance. Proven track record in training teams and enhancing product reliability through effective problem-solving and attention to detail. Adept at generating technical reports and ensuring safety compliance, contributing to improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Experienced quality control technician focused on assisting operations with creating compliant products. Systematic and driven professional familiar with scheduling and conducting inspections to help solve production issues and maintain quality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician Level 3
Holcim US
Las Vegas, NV
03.2006 - Current
- Collaborated with production personnel to address changes affecting product quality and reliability.
- Monitored production processes, ensuring compliance with established quality control standards.
- Trained new Quality Control Technicians on inspection procedures for materials and products.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify and prevent defect recurrence.
- Generated detailed reports on inspection results for internal tracking and external reporting.
- Developed corrective action plans to resolve identified quality issues.
- Maintained accurate records of product inspections and reported findings to management.
- Examined raw material samples prior to their use in production.
- Provided guidance to workers regarding proper installation techniques for asphalt paving applications.
- Ensured that proper materials were used in accordance with project plans and specifications.
- Confirmed that final product met customer expectations by conducting a thorough inspection at completion of job.
- Monitored progress of work crews to ensure compliance with job requirements.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Conducted quality control testing on incoming materials to ensure accuracy of results.
- Identified potential problems during testing process and took corrective action as necessary.
- Processed specimens following established protocols while adhering to strict safety standards.
- Assisted with training new lab technicians on proper operation of instruments, safety protocols, and other relevant topics.
- Monitored safety compliance within the laboratory environment to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints relating to laboratory services in a timely manner.
- Collected samples from various sources for analysis in accordance with established guidelines.
- Ensured that all laboratory areas were kept clean and orderly at all times.
- Participated in regular laboratory meetings to discuss test results, quality control issues, and process improvements.
- Checked quality control standards for mined materials prior to loading onto trucks for shipment.
- Conducted routine tests on soil samples collected from the Sloan mining site.
- Maintained quarry production records.
- Gathered statistics from quality-control testing records.
- Performed soil sampling and analysis to determine composition, texture, and structure of soils.
- Compiled data from field tests and laboratory analysis into detailed reports.
- Inspected and tested products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted daily testing of product quality to identify any potential issues or areas for improvement.
- Participated in internal meetings with other departments to discuss ways to improve overall product quality assurance practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Durango High School
Las Vegas, NV05-1999
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
CCSN
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- NAQTC NV #000961: Sampling and density, aggregate, and asphalt extended
- APNGA nuclear gauge (soils/asphalt)
- Profilier certification #HLCM-ZT
- Quality assurance
- Material testing
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Data reporting
- Soil sampling
- Asphalt sampling
- Material inspection
- Laboratory testing: soils, aggregate, and asphalt
- Field testing: soils and asphalt
- Technical report writing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Quality Control Technician Level 3
Holcim US
03.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Durango High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
CCSN
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