Quality Control Technician A (Pipe Inspector)

Bollinger Shipyards; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, based in Pascagoula, MS, seeks a Quality Control Technician to inspect parts and processes, conduct tests, and document quality issues to ensure compliance with ABS and USCG standards. The role requires a strong eye for detail, blueprints reading ability, and coordination with multiple departments.

Responsibilities include performing in-process, in-bound, and final inspections, maintaining inspection records, and educating teams on quality control practices to improve safety

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 5–10 years of broad shipyard experience.
• Certification in quality control is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts, products, and processes for conformance to standards or regulations.
• Conduct tests to verify dimensions, strengths, and quality factors using measuring instruments.
• Complete inspection records and reports.
• Set up inspections per ABS and USCG rules and regulations.
• Develop and conduct tests on inbound materials and outbound products for shipping.
• Ensure all QC procedures are followed during every production phase.
• Document quality issues and corrective actions taken.
• Educate production teams on QC issues and work with managers to improve safety and product quality.
• Create process checklists and coordinate inspections with managers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Communication

Math skills

Testing techniques

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Inspection equipment

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.