QA Inspector-Marine Coatings 001
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Job Location:
Norfolk, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 27 - 30
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Quality Assurance Inspector Coatings & Testing
Position Summary
Responsible for developing scheduling and tracking tests and inspections; inspecting in-process and final craft work; and ensuring documentation aligns with test and inspection plans per Quality Department standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and administer test/inspection plans per quality and contract requirements (e.g. NAVSEA USCG classification societies).
- Coordinate with supervision crafts and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure all inspections meet contract specs before final regulatory sign-off.
- Monitor workmanship for compliance with applicable standards and shipbuilding practices.
- Ensure calibration of gauges/instruments.
- Report deficiencies via IDRs QDRs and NCS per QMS.
- Support development of test memos and process control procedures.
- Train supervisors and test directors on inspection requirements.
- Verify subcontractor qualifications and QA submittals.
- Review external QA requirements to ensure compliance without exceeding contract scope.
- Ensure blasting and coating activities meet regulatory code and manufacturer standards.
- Confirm employee certifications and competency for assigned tasks.
- Perform random material compliance checks.
Qualifications
Required Experience:
- 2 years of marine coatings inspection experience
Required Certifications:
- NACE or SSPC Coatings Inspector (Level 1 preferred)
- NBPI Certification (for US Navy projects)
- Valid Drivers License
Required Skills:
- Proficient with SSPC/NACE standards and marine inspection tools
- Strong knowledge of ship repair class society surveying and inspection practices
- Ability to read/interpret complex contracts specs and drawings
- Excellent communication planning and documentation skills
- Proficient in MS Office and QA databases
- Strong customer service and conflict resolution abilities
Physical & Work Environment
- Shipyard setting with exposure to noise weather confined spaces and production areas
Frequent walking climbing bending lifting (up to 50 lbs)
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Key Skills
- Low Voltage
- Mechanic Experience
- caterpillar
- Electrical Experience
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Rigging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive Repair
- Service Technician Experience
- Heavy Lifting
- Troubleshooting
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