QA Technician I

Thompson Pipe Group•Palatka, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Pipe Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician II for their Palatka, FL facility. This role involves working with the Quality department team to ensure the highest level of quality in all Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure products. The technician will collaborate with various departments, including engineering and project management, on product quality matters.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a QA, QC, or production role in a similar or related industry.
Experience in one or more of the following technologies: concrete, civil, coatings, welding, or NDE/NDT.
Qualified by experience and training (classroom and/or OJT), previous certification, or current certification as a trainee or Level I/equivalent in one or more areas of technical expertise, including: ACI Field Test Technician, NDE/NDT MT, PT, RT, UT, or VT (ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410), NACE/SPCC Coating Inspector, API 510, 570, 577, or similar.
Level II/equivalent qualification in one or more applicable areas of technical expertise preferred, including: ACI Field Test Technician, AWS CWI (preferred) or CAWI, NDE/NDT MT, PT, RT, UT, or VT, NACE/SPCC Coating Inspector, API 510, 570, 577, or similar.
Trade school diploma or certificate in a related technology preferred.
STEM-related associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Study and understand the TPG Quality Manual and repair procedures.
Study and understand the various codes, specifications, drawings, and procedures used in the daily operations of the department.
Be proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and laboratory equipment used in the daily operations of the department.
Collect, prepare, process, and report material samples to be tested, including but not limited to production weld specimens, concrete specimens, and cement mortar lining.
Proctor qualification testing of welders and welding operators and complete test records and applicable logs.
Be proficient in the use of tools used in inspection processes and procedures, including but not limited to micrometers, calipers and related gauges, holiday testing equipment, and various thickness gauges.
Execute, evaluate, and report inspections of pieces, components, and parts produced by the applicable production departments, as well as by qualified vendors.
Perform in-process and final inspections, including but not limited to coating, concrete, dimensional, lining, loading, and welding-related inspection types and methodologies.
Conduct, evaluate, and report nondestructive examination/testing (NDE/NDT) of pieces, components, and parts produced by the applicable production departments, as well as by qualified vendors.
Interface with inspection/examination vendors and oversee their work.
Independently conduct internal audits as assigned by Quality Management.
As assigned by Quality Management, conduct training of lesser-experienced personnel.
Complete and maintain QA inspection and test reports and records.
Complete and maintain calibration, certification, and laboratory reports and records.
Review, status, and close out production records and quality control reports.
Prepare and complete nonconformance reports and nonconforming product logs.
Maintain on-the-job (OJT) training records.
Maintain current certifications and obtain new or higher-level certifications in applicable industry programs, including but not limited to ACI, AWS, NACE/SPCC, and NDE/NDT.
Perform other duties as assigned by Quality supervision.