QA Project Tech I

Samuel, Son & Co.; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking a QA Associate to perform shift safety checks on cranes and tools, assist in training QA technicians, and coordinate with operations, materials, and engineering teams. The role includes reviewing inspection criteria, maintaining JIDs, and generating customer documentation.

The candidate will perform nondestructive tests as needed, assist with external inspections, and help calibrate measuring equipment while supporting continuous quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and welding fabrication drawings.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document inspections clearly.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a like environment or 1 year post high school education in a related field.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks at shift start and during shift as required.
• Assist in training QA Technicians.
• Interface with Operations, Materials, Marketing and QA personnel to communicate quality status.
• Review inspection criteria with engineering and ensure proper communication.
• Setup and maintain Joint Index Databases (JIDs).
• Generate documentation packages per customer requirements.
• Assist QA Manager with customer visits and external inspections.
• Perform nondestructive testing (visual, magnetic particle, dye penetrant) as needed.
• Schedule outside NDE activities.
• Assist in calibration of measuring and test equipment.
• Investigate root causes of deficiencies and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

Safety rules

Computers

Reading writing math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Micrometer

Thread gauges

Ultrasonic gauge

Pyrometer

Job description

Associates to perform all safety checks at the start of their shift on all cranes and tools and document this as necessary. Continue to perform safety checks throughout the shift.

• Assist in the training of Quality Assurance Technicians under the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Interface effectively with the Operations (floor and office) Department, the Materials Management Department, the Marketing Services Department, as well as other Quality Assurance Personnel, to clearly communicate the quality status of particular jobs.
• Work closely with engineering personnel to review inspection and documentation criteria (based on customer specifications, codes, etc.) and ensure that these are carried out and communicated appropriately.
• Setup and maintain Joint Index Databases (JIDs).
• Generate documentation packages according to customer requirements.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with customer and outside inspector visits.
• Preform and record necessary no- destructive tests, including visual, magnetic particle and dye penetrant inspection
• Schedule outside NDE activities as necessary.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in special projects or systems development if needed.
• Monitoring and enforcement of the quality control manual, sessions, and other relevant procedures.
• Assist in calibration activities of measuring and test equipment.
• Initiate, or help floor personnel initiate, corrective measures through established systems.
• Investigate and Document possible root causes of in process deficiencies and proposes preventative measures to eliminate the deficiencies.
• Preform random inspection activities at a frequency determined by the Quality Assurance Manager.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Tape measure, levels, calipers, micrometer, thread gauges, pressure gauges, ultrasonic thickness gauge, mill thickness gauge, pyrometer, and other measure and test equipment.
• Forklifts, hoists, handcarts, and other material handling equipment.
• Basic hand tools (both manual and power).
• Basic welding techniques.
• Computer knowledge and software packages.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work will in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.
• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
• Must have a basic understanding of computers.
• Must have reading, writing and simple math skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints related to welding fabrication, good oral communication skills, 1 year experience in a like environment, or a minimum of 1 year post high school education in a related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management, as required. Staffing of positions to be determined by the company.

As an employee, you are required to understand the ISO system and the elements that affect your job.