Quality Control / Quality Assurance

SJS Executives LLC•Virginia Beach, VA

6h•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

SJS Industrial, a veteran-owned media blasting, industrial painting, powder coating, and light fabrication shop in Virginia Beach, VA, that serves military and maritime customers, is seeking a full-time Quality Control Technician. The position will initially be on 1st shift for training and then move to 2nd Shift (12:30 PM to 9 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid meal break). While the goal is a steady 40-hour work week, occasional Saturday or evening shifts may occur for special projects with tight deadlines. Pay is based on experience, ranging from $20 - $23/hr. SJS offers benefits including 80 hours of PTO, medical, dental, vision, 7 paid federal holidays, and 2 floating holidays. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with entry-level experience in Quality Management System (QMS) administration, documentation, and maintenance. They should understand standardization and defect elimination in blasting/wet paint/powder coating operations, have experience managing non-destructive testing (NDT) programs, and possess effective time management skills for planning and coordinating resources and Quality Control activities. Additionally, the candidate should be calm, diplomatic, and able to constructively communicate with team members to address defects, implement corrective actions, and solve issues.

Requirements

6 months of relevant career experience working in one or more Quality Control departments; Quality Control experience accrued working for coatings operations (paint, powder, ceramic coat, etc.) is preferred
Working knowledge of coatings-related Quality Assurance (QA) standards, coatings product datasheets, and the proper function and use of calibrated inspection equipment to measure coating thickness and coverage.
Must have Microsoft Office suite software experience
Must pass drug test and background check.

Nice To Haves

Entry level experience with the administration, documentation, and maintenance of a company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
Understands how to achieve standardization and defect elimination within blasting/wet paint/powder coating operations
Experience in management and administration of a company’s non-destructive testing (NDT) program
Knows how to manage time effectively to plan and coordinate resources and Quality Control activities
Calm, diplomatic, and able to converse politely with team members in a constructive and positive way about how to remedy defects, implement corrective actions, and solve issues.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with the Quality Control Supervisor and the Production Engineer to establish the weekly schedule for inspecting processed components
Reviews job packages, traveler forms, and technical drawings to understand customer specifications and requirements for inspection, including material type requirements.
Reviews customer purchase orders, traveler forms, etc. to verify all customer requirements are met in terms of color, texture, mil thickness, coverage, packaging, etc.
Performs in-process and final inspections of processed material
Utilizes gages and measurement equipment to confirm the compliance of components/parts, such as gauging coatings thickness
Maintains calibration standards and calibration cycle for measurement tools
Ensures documentation required by each job/project is complete, properly reviewed, and in compliance with changes/revisions, if any
Inspects subcontracted components/parts upon receipt for conformance to drawing specifications and purchase requirements
Responsible for inspection and documentation for DOD and commercial paint requirements (Navy Basic Paint Inspector/SSPC QAS)
Instrumental in tracking non-conforming product and maintaining defect free delivery of product to customers
Instrumental in tracking corrective actions to completion and composing the affiliated paperwork
Performs root cause analysis to pinpoint the cause or causes of defects; proposes solutions for defect elimination and avoidance
Maintains communications with the QC Supervisor to ensure that all projects are on schedule to each subcontract provider or to each end customer; proactively notices and notifies supervisor of potential delays before items are late to customers
Participates in routine management meetings to provide leadership with insight on QC department trends, patterns, and results; may be called upon to compose short summary reports or slides to help inform management about the status of the QC department
Performs other quality management related duties as assigned by the Quality Control Supervisor or the Production Engineer.