2nd Shift QA Technician — Product Quality & Reliability

American SpiralWeld Pipe Company, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

American SpiralWeld Pipe Company, LLC in Columbia, SC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to test, inspect, and approve products and samples at various stages of the production process. You will compile and evaluate statistical data to determine quality and reliability of products and assist in training new personnel.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, selecting products for tests, recording data, performing destructive and nondestructive tests, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 2nd Shift.
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Must be able to write simple correspondence.
• Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must be able to compute basic arithmetic problems and accurately operate a calculator.
• Must be able to read, write and effectively communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Tests, inspects, and approves products and samples at various stages of the production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
• Assists in training new personnel as required.
• Interprets engineering drawings, specifications, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, or mechanical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying standard operating procedures.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
• Enters data into computer for analysis.
• Observes in-process operations to ensure compliance with customer specifications for manufacturing, such as pre-heating pipe, hydro testing, roundness.
• Performs visual inspection of finished goods to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• May be required to calibrate lab equipment to conform to legal and manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinates calibrations of production equipment, QA tests, and NDE equipment as needed.
• Assist in training new personnel in QA functions.
• Performs other duties as instructed by supervision.

Job description

American SpiralWeld Pipe Company, LLC in Columbia, SC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to test, inspect, and approve products and samples at various stages of the production process. You will compile and evaluate statistical data to determine quality and reliability of products and assist in training new personnel.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, selecting products for tests, recording data, performing destructive and nondestructive tests, and ensuring compliance with