Quality Assurance Technician

Infra Pipe Solutions; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pipe manufacturing company in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product quality and compliance in an HDPE pipe manufacturing environment. This role requires technical knowledge of testing standards, attention to detail, and the ability to support production teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing or quality control, along with familiarity with ASTM and AWWA standards. Competitive working conditions and opportunities for continuous improvement are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or coursework in plastics, materials science, or quality systems preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, plastics, or quality control strongly desired.
• Familiarity with ASTM and AWWA testing standards related to HDPE pipe manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks in support of production and quality operations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections, physical property testing, and material verification on HDPE pipe products according to standards.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Collect and analyze data from inline and offline testing.
• Identify and report nonconformances, assisting in root cause analysis.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment for testing.
• Conduct visual inspections of product print lines and overall quality.
• Support production teams with quality-related issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and quality audits.
• Perform physical labor tasks in support of production.
• Maintain compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and ensuring product quality and compliance within an HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) pipe manufacturing environment. This role requires close attention to detail, technical knowledge of testing standards, and the ability to support production teams in maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections, physical property testing, and material verification on HDPE pipe products according to ASTM, AWWA, and other applicable standards.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Collect and analyze data from inline and offline testing, documenting results accurately.
• Identify and report nonconformances, assisting in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as micrometers, Pi-Tapes, densimeters, burst testers, and tensile testing machines.
• Conduct visual inspections of product print lines, appearance, and overall finish quality.
• Support production teams with quality-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum product consistency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and quality system audits.
• Perform physical labor tasks such as assisting in unloading virgin resin via the silo vacuum system, ensuring safe handling and accurate material verification.
• Maintain compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or coursework in plastics, materials science, or quality systems preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, plastics, or quality control strongly desired.
• Familiarity with ASTM and AWWA testing standards related to HDPE pipe manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks in support of production and quality operations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment

• This position operates in both laboratory and production floor settings.
• Regular exposure to manufacturing noise, machinery, and physical activity is expected.
• Shift work or overtime may be required to ensure continuous quality coverage.