Production Quality Control Technician Steel America Purpose:
Steel America a division of Colonnas Shipyard is seeking a Production Quality Control Inspector to support structural fabrication operations in Norfolk VA. This role ensures that all welding and shipfitting is performed in accordance with company procedures customer requirements NAVSEA standards (if applicable) among other related duties. Job Description: - Perform quality assurance audits or checks on the work of welders and fitters assuring the use of correct procedures materials processes and technical instructions.
- Perform nondestructive inspections on all components as required by NAVSEA specifications blueprints and work procedure requirements to include NDT inspections for structural fitup and final weld.
- Provides information and suggestions to the Production Manager to help prepare Corrective Action Requests and Preventative Action Requests.
- Supports trades leadership in compliance of NAVSEA Standard Items and other customer related requirements.
- Works with CSI/SA Quality Assurance USCG Navy ABS HII and other representatives to coordinate inspections.
- Conducts inspections of work areas and other QC checkpoint inspections.
- Completes required documentation and maintains production quality control records.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - Must have at least five 5 years experience in NDT and Quality Control / Assurance in structural fabrication.
- Must have the following NDT Certification: VT.
- Must have extensive knowledge of AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel) D1.2 (Aluminum) D1.5 (Bridge Code) and D1.6 (Stainless Steel).
- Must have dimension accuracy control experience.
- Must have excellent interpersonal negotiation communication and writing skills.
- Must have strong organizational skills.
- Must be able to get access to Government Facilities
- Must understand NAVSEA Standard Items ISO requirements and other Government Specifications.
- Must have understanding of and experience in ABS construction standards.
- Must be proficient in all Microsoft 365 products.
- Must have a valid drivers license and a clean DMV record.
- Must have regular reliable attendance.
Desired Qualifications: - Prefer related Department of Defense experience including direct experience with government customer relations.
- CWI certification preferred.
- GD&T experience preferred.
- Additional NDT certifications (MT PT and/or UT) preferred.
Travel Requirements: - Occasional Travel; 25 or less.
Physical Requirements: - Sit Stand Walk Bend Squat Climb Reach Push and Pull Stoop Crawl Kneel Balance Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
- General shipyard/industrial environment. Work is has physical demands that require frequent movement up to 65 of the time.
- Lighting and temperature are adequate and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise dust etc. Hear talk and smell.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.
- A considerable amount of time is spent operating a personal computer.
- Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility and onboard marine vessels.
Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry. Colonnas Shipyard Inc. and its divisions are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon jobrelated reasons regardless of an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability marital status genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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