Quality Assurance Technician

Barnhart Crane & Rigging•Lebanon, IN

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician supports Barnhart's Quality Assurance Program by assisting with inspections, documentation, testing, and compliance activities. The role works closely with operations, fabrication, and quality personnel to ensure quality standards are met and maintained in accordance with company procedures, applicable industry standards, and project-specific requirements. Barnhart describes its purpose as serving others, using the results of its work to grow the company, care for employees, and serve communities. The company specializes in lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in North American industry. Its network has over 70 branch locations across North America and offers opportunities for career growth and professional development. Barnhart emphasizes a collaborative “One TEAM” culture and values safety, servant leadership, quality service, innovation, continuous improvement, fairness, and profit with a purpose.

Requirements

An associate degree, technical certification, or relevant work experience is preferred.
1–5 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or a related field is preferred.
Experience reading engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, inspection reports, or quality documentation is preferred.
ASQ certification (CQT, CQI, or similar) is a plus.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn company software systems such as IFS.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to walk active job sites, climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, and safely observe lifting and rigging operations in industrial and construction environments.
Ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical certification, or relevant work experience.
1–5 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or a related field.
Experience reading engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, inspection reports, or quality documentation.
ASQ certification (CQT, CQI, or similar).

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining compliance with Barnhart's ISO 9001 Quality Management System and NQA-1 requirements.
Perform and document inspections, audits, and testing activities for quality-related work.
Maintain quality records, reports, certifications, and other QA documentation.
Assist with reviewing job and project documentation to identify applicable quality requirements.
Support the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance procedures and work instructions.
Participate in internal and external audits and assist with corrective action follow-up activities.
Verify that quality-related work is performed in accordance with approved procedures and specifications.
Assist with calibration tracking and maintenance of inspection and testing equipment.
Support the maintenance of training and qualification records for personnel performing quality-related work.
Communicate quality-related findings and assist in resolving nonconformance issues.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.