Quality Control Technician A (Machinery Inspector)

Bollinger Shipyards; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula, MS seeks a Quality Control Technician to perform in-process, in-bound, and final inspections ensuring compliance with quality standards, owner specs, ABS, and USCG requirements.

The role involves setting up inspections, conducting material tests, and creating thorough documentation of quality issues and corrective actions. Strong math, reading blueprints, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma with broad shipyard experience.
• Quality control certification preferred but not required.
• Reading blueprints is essential for inspections and QC checks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts, products, and processes for conformance to standards.
• Conduct tests to verify dimensions, strengths, and other factors.
• Prepare inspection records and reports.
• Coordinate inspections with ABS and USCG requirements.
• Develop tests for inbound/outbound materials and for shipping.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety standards knowledge

Quality testing techniques

Math skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma

Quality control certification (preferred)

Job description

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN

EEO: CRAFTJOB #: 705A, B, C

FLSA: HOURLY

GENERAL FUNCTION: Performs in-process, in-bound, and final inspections of manufactured products to ensure compliance with quality standards, owner specifications, American Bureau of Shipbuilding (ABS) and or United States Coast Guard (USCG) requirements.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities:

• Inspects parts, products and or processes to insure conformance with standards, specifications or regulations.
• Conducts tests to verify specified dimensions, strengths and other quality factors using measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
• Completes inspection records and reports.
• Sets up inspections by ABS and U.S. Coast Guard based on rules and regulations.
• Develop and conduct a variety of tests on inbound materials from vendors and outbound products for shipping.
• Ensure that all of the quality check procedures put in place by the company are followed during every production phase.
• Create comprehensive documentation for quality issues and note the corrective actions that were taken.
• Educate production team on quality control issues and work with departmental managers to improve overall company safety and product quality.
• Create process checklists and coordinate quality inspections with departmental managers.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

High School diploma with 5 - 10 years of broad shipyard experience in various craft areas required. Certification in quality control is preferred. Ability to read blueprints

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiar with regulatory bodies such as ABS and USCG.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Proven history of understanding industry safety standards and quality expectations.
• Strong understanding of raw materials and the manufacturing industry.
• Good math and technical skills.
• Strong understanding of quality control standards and testing techniques.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.