William Lahr

Experience

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  Hines Nurseries

  May 1999 - Aug 1999

  Line Operator
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  New Berlin Plastics

  Aug 1999 - Aug 2000

  Rotational Molding
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  HRI, INC.

  Aug 2000 - Jul 2001

  Quality Control Technician

  Using accepted methods to inspect, sample and test aggregates, asphalt or other materials for the purpose of quality control. Ensuring that products are in compliance with all specifications required. Preparing and recording accurate information and maintain test results data. Assisting with the implementation of best practices and techniques, in regards to quality and mix design optimization. Ensuring all aspects of my role are executed in a safe manner. Performing and documenting quality control tests in accordance with established standards. Assisting in the investigation and testing of new raw material sources and products. Performing general cleaning of work areas. Performing other duties and tasks assigned. Show less

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  Glenn O Hawbaker, Inc

  Jul 2001 - Sept 2002

  Quality Control Technician

  Using accepted methods to inspect, sample and test aggregates, asphalt or other materials for the purpose of quality control. Ensuring that products are in compliance with all specifications required. Preparing and recording accurate information and maintain test results data. Assisting with the implementation of best practices and techniques, in regards to quality and mix design optimization. Ensuring all aspects of my role are executed in a safe manner. Performing and documenting quality control tests in accordance with established standards. Assisting in the investigation and testing of new raw material sources and products. Performing general cleaning of work areas. Performing other duties and tasks assigned. Show less

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  HRI, INC

  Jun 2003 - Dec 2016

  Quality Control Technician

  - Quality Control technician for an asphalt plant location producing approximately 200,000 tons annually.- Job Mix Formula (JMF) creation and verification.- Taking part in both scheduling meetings and pre-pave meetings with the DOT.- Performing quality control testing as required per specification publications to ensure all materials meet DOT specifications. - Monitoring and adjusting Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) during production to ensure quality and compliance with the JMF and DOT specification.- Performing visual segregation checks of finished HMA and WMA prior to shipment to ensure uniformity during placement.- Performing temperature checks prior to shipping the materials to the job site and ordering burner temperature changes in order to maintain quality, and meet specification.- Ensuring that aggregate gradation, soundness and all other properties of each stockpile conform to DOT specifications- Certifying compliance of all asphalt manufactured at the production facility.- Performing density checks and notifying the field technician of any density issues, or possible nuclear gauge calibration problems. - Monitoring feeder bin openings, gate settings, belt speeds, and performing hot bin visual checks and gradations. - Managing office including: inventory of all asphalt produced, filing/record keeping of shipments departing from the location, record keeping of quality testing performed, record keeping of changes made to the HMA or WMA during production.- Liaison between Job or Site Superintendents and Plant production personnel.- Notifying the Department of Transportation of materials produced for state funded projects and reporting any quality issues or nonconformity with specifications.- Involved in cost-saving and environmental conscious procedures including; utilizing recycled asphalt materials (RAP), and using Warm Mix Asphalt technologies (Evotherm and Maxam AQUABlack) Show less

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  HRI, INC.

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2021

  Responsible for the overall Quality Control at asphalt plant locations and various job sites throughout Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.-Ensure that QC personnel adhere to company Safety Policies. -Implement and maintain QMS-Troubleshoot quality issues and perform Root Cause Analysis-Design HMA and WMA mixes -Represent the company at pre-construction meetings. -Schedule QC personnel.-Monitor and track testing performed by QC Technicians and Field Technicians-Complete reports, and maintain documentation of testing results. -Participate in construction scheduling.-Communicate QC issues/resolutions effectively with Project Managers.-Implement strategies to improve quality outcomes. -Train new and existing QC personnel on current best practices- Create and monitor actions plans. Show less -Responsible for the overall Quality Control at three asphalt plant locations throughout Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. -Ensure that QC personnel adhere to company Safety Policies. -Represent the company at pre-construction meetings. -Design asphalt mixes.-Schedule QC personnel.-Monitor the testing performed by QC technicians.-Troubleshoot production and quality issues.-Make changes the formulation of asphalt mixes.-Complete reports, and maintain documentation of testing results. -Participate in construction scheduling.-Communicate QC issues/resolutions effectively with Project Managers.-Implement strategies to improve quality outcomes. Show less

  • QA/QC Manager - East Region

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Quality Control Supervisor, Eastern Region

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
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  Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Co Inc

  Dec 2021 - now

  Aggregate & Aspahlt Site Superintendent