Factory Substation Quality Inspector

Crest Industries; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations in Louisiana is seeking a Quality Control Technician I to support inspection activities for Factory-Built Substations. You will verify workmanship, fit-up, and drawing compliance across production stages and help reduce rework through consistent inspection practices.

You will collaborate with Quality Manager, Quality Coordinator, and production teams to identify quality concerns early and document findings clearly while ensuring adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• FBS assembly processes, DTPS drawing packages, PSS procedures, and quality documentation requirements.
• Ability to inspect work independently, recognize quality risks, and determine escalation is needed.
• Ability to use approved measurement tools, inspection checklists, and documentation systems accurately.
• Ability to work with Team Leads, production personnel, engineering, and quality staff to resolve quality concerns professionally.
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, ownership of assigned inspections, and ability to support multiple production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent in-process and final inspections of Rigid and Flexible PFB assemblies using drawings, specifications, and checklists.
• Verify dimensional, fit-up, component placement, hardware, workmanship, and assembly requirements at multiple production stages.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions and support containment and re-inspection activities.
• Assist with review of recurring defects, rework trends, and inspection data to improve quality performance.
• Provide guidance to QC Technician I personnel on inspection expectations, documentation practices, and escalation requirements.
• Coordinate inspection priorities with Quality Coordinator to support schedule needs without compromising quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to inspection checkpoints, process adherence, and reduction of rework.

Skills

Customer Focus

Decision Quality

Business Insight

Drives Results

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Instills Trust

Manages Ambiguity

Job description

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations in Louisiana is seeking a Quality Control Technician I to support inspection activities for Factory-Built Substations. You will verify workmanship, fit-up, and drawing compliance across production stages and help reduce rework through consistent inspection practices.

You will collaborate with Quality Manager, Quality Coordinator, and production teams to identify quality concerns early and document findings clearly while ensuring adherence to procedures.