QA Project Tech I

Samuel, Son & Co. 1855; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. 1855 is seeking associates to perform safety checks at the start of each shift on cranes and tools, with ongoing checks during the shift.

The role includes training QA Technicians, coordinating with multiple departments, and reviewing inspection criteria to meet customer specs and codes. You will set up Joint Index Databases (JIDs), generate documentation packages, and support QA Manager with visits and audits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and support company policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks at shift start and throughout the shift; document results.
• Assist in training QA Technicians under QA Manager guidance.
• Interface with Operations, Materials Management, Marketing Services, and QA personnel to convey quality status.
• Collaborate with engineering to review inspection criteria based on customer specs and codes.
• Setup and maintain Joint Index Databases (JIDs) and generate documentation packages.
• Assist QA Manager with customer and inspector visits; perform and record NDT as required.
• Schedule outside NDE activities; participate in special projects or systems development.
• Monitor and enforce quality control procedures; assist in calibration of measuring/test equipment.
• Investigate root causes of in-process deficiencies and propose preventative actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Basic math

QA experience

Education

1 year post high school education in related field

Tools

Measuring tools

Forklifts

Welding basics

Software familiarity

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.