Quality Control Inspector

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Hamlet (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. seeks a Quality Control Inspector to oversee ITP implementation on assigned sites, review materials to ASTM requirements, and coordinate with field staff and outside inspectors to ensure compliance.

You will maintain QA records, generate NCRs, verify welds and materials, and contribute to a safety-conscious, detail-oriented team environment. Experience in construction QC and VT/CWI preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in construction QC or related field.
• Able to navigate code books and technical standards.
• Proficient in reading construction drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of bolting methods and inspection techniques (VT, etc.).
• Must be able to lift 50 lb and work in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Generate documentation to show compliance to contract requirements, ITPs, and QA Manual.
• Maintain QC records in a secure, accessible manner.
• Follow SOPs for field QC and document as required.
• Ensure materials, workmanship, and construction comply with plans and codes.
• Generate NCRs for non-conforming work or materials.
• Be knowledgeable of assigned inspection criteria.
• Approve receipt of materials per ASTM requirements.
• Accept or reject welds based on written criteria.
• Perform dimensional checks on materials.
• Coach Craft in quality program processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Code books & manuals

Construction drawings

Bolting methods familiarity

VT Level II / CWI

Weld inspection tools

Coatings inspection tools

MTRs verification

Safety concepts

Attention to detail

Tools

Weld inspection tools

Coatings inspection tools

MTR interpretation

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Oversee the implementation of Thompson’s Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’S) per the assigned site. Review materials to ASTM Requirements, which includes measuring of the components to ensure they are within the specification’s tolerance. This includes working with employees as well as outside agencies or consultants involved in inspections and testing.

Job Responsibilities

• Generate documentation to provide assurance of compliance to contract requirements, ITP’s and Thompson’s QA Manual
• Ensure all Quality Control records are maintained in an orderly, easily accessible, up to date and secure manner
• Ensure policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for Quality Control are being followed for field work and are documented when required
• Ensure that materials, workmanship and construction are in full compliance with the contract plans and specifications, and applicable building codes
• Generate Non Conformance Report (NCR) for any condition that does not comply with the applicable requirements or specifications
• Be knowledgeable of assigned inspection criteria
• Require that defective work or material be corrected or removed until made compliant
• Approve receipt of materials per ASTM requirements
• Accept or reject welds based on assigned written criteria
• Perform dimensional checks on materials in question
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner
• Effectively coach Craft in quality program processes
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience in the construction field
• Able to navigate Code books and technical manuals
• Proficient at understanding construction drawings
• Have a general understanding of various structural bolting methods (turn of the nut, direct tension indicators, impact wrenches, etc.)
• Visual Testing (VT)-VT Level lI or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Ability to use weld inspection tools
• Ability to use coatings inspection tools
• Ability to verify materials using Material Test Reports (MTR’s)
• Familiarity with construction workplace health and safety concepts
• Attention to detail and completes documentation in timely manner
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively.
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements
• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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