QA Technician I

Thompson Pipe Group; Palatka (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO/Vacation

Paid Holidays

Training and Development

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure in Palatka, FL is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician II to join the QA team. The role collaborates with engineering and project management to ensure top quality of pressure products, supporting testing, inspection, and nondestructive examination tasks.

The candidate will perform audits, training, and documentation duties, with proficiency in Excel and MS Office, and may require bilingual English/Spanish capabilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a QA, QC, or production role in a similar or related industry.
• Experience in concrete, civil, coatings, welding, or NDE/NDT.
• Qualified by experience and training in one or more technical areas (ACI Field Test Technician, NDE/NDT MT/PT/RT/UT/VT, etc.).
• Level II/equivalent qualification preferred in applicable technical areas (ACI, AWS CWI, NDE/NDT, NACE/SPCC).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Trade school diploma or certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Study and understand the TPG Quality Manual and repair procedures.
• Study and understand codes, specifications, drawings, and procedures used in daily operations.
• Proficient in hand tools, power tools, and lab equipment used in daily operations.
• Collect, prepare, process, and report material samples for testing.
• Proctor qualification testing of welders and welding operators; complete test records and logs.
• Perform inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and holiday testing equipment.
• Execute, evaluate, and report inspections of pieces and parts produced by production departments or vendors.
• Perform in-process and final inspections (coating, concrete, dimensional, lining, loading, welding-related).
• Conduct, evaluate, and report NDE/NDT tests; interface with vendors.
• Independently conduct internal audits as assigned by Quality Management.
• Conduct training of lesser-experienced personnel.
• Prepare and maintain QA inspection and test reports, calibration, certification, and lab reports.
• Review, status, and close out production records and quality control reports.
• Prepare nonconformance reports and logs.
• Maintain OJT records; obtain new certifications (ACI, AWS, NACE/SPCC, NDE/NDT).

Skills

Quality Assurance

NDE/NDT

Coating inspection

Welding inspection

Audits

Training

Documentation

Excel

MS Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school certificate

STEM degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure | Palatka, FL

Who We Are

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, technicians, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From humble beginnings, we’ve built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous.

Thompson Pipe Group is the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure, and trenchless pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the U.S. but all of North America.

Thompson Pipe Group is currently looking for a Quality Assurance Technician II for our Palatka, FL facility.

Teaming with production and operations, the Quality Assurance Technician II will work with the Quality department team to jointly assure the highest level of quality in all Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure products. The position will collaborate with various departments, including engineering and project management, on matters specific to product quality.

Responsibilities

Quality Requirements

• Study and understand the TPG Quality Manual and repair procedures.
• Study and understand the various codes, specifications, drawings, and procedures used in the daily operations of the department.

Testing

• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and laboratory equipment used in the daily operations of the department.
• Collect, prepare, process, and report material samples to be tested, including but not limited to production weld specimens, concrete specimens, and cement mortar lining.
• Proctor qualification testing of welders and welding operators and complete test records and applicable logs.

Inspection

• Proficient in the use of tools used in inspection processes and procedures, including but not limited to micrometers, calipers and related gauges, holiday testing equipment, and various thickness gauges.
• Execute, evaluate, and report inspections of pieces, components, and parts produced by the applicable production departments, as well as by qualified vendors.
• Perform in-process and final inspections, including but not limited to coating, concrete, dimensional, lining, loading, and welding-related inspection types and methodologies.

Examination

• Conduct, evaluate, and report nondestructive examination/testing (NDE/NDT) of pieces, components, and parts produced by the applicable production departments, as well as by qualified vendors.
• Interface with inspection/examination vendors and oversee their work.

Audits

• Independently conduct internal audits as assigned by Quality Management.

Training

• As assigned by Quality Management, conduct training of lesser-experienced personnel.

Documentation

• Complete and maintain QA inspection and test reports and records.
• Complete and maintain calibration, certification, and laboratory reports and records.
• Review, status, and close out production records and quality control reports.
• Prepare and complete nonconformance reports and nonconforming product logs.

Professional Development and Growth

• Maintain on-the-job (OJT) training records.
• Maintain current certifications and obtain new or higher-level certifications in applicable industry programs, including but not limited to ACI, AWS, NACE/SPCC, and NDE/NDT.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Quality supervision.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a QA, QC, or production role in a similar or related industry.
• Experience in one or more of the following technologies: concrete, civil, coatings, welding, or NDE/NDT.
• Qualified by experience and training (classroom and/or OJT), previous certification, or current certification as a trainee or Level I/equivalent in one or more areas of technical expertise, including:
  • ACI Field Test Technician
  • NDE/NDT MT, PT, RT, UT, or VT (ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410)
  • NACE/SPCC Coating Inspector
  • API 510, 570, 577, or similar
• Level II/equivalent qualification in one or more applicable areas of technical expertise preferred, including:
  • ACI Field Test Technician
  • AWS CWI (preferred) or CAWI
  • NDE/NDT MT, PT, RT, UT, or VT
  • NACE/SPCC Coating Inspector
  • API 510, 570, 577, or similar
• High school diploma or GED.
• Trade school diploma or certificate in a related technology preferred.
• STEM-related associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• PTO/Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Training and Development
• Employee Discounts

Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure
Palatka, FL

EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability
Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure is an Equal Opportunity Employer.