Quality Control / Quality Assurance

SJS Executives LLC•Virginia Beach, VA

9h•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 role involves ensuring adherence to quality standards within blasting, wet paint, and powder coating operations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, understand Quality Management Systems (QMS), and be able to effectively manage time and coordinate Quality Control activities. This position requires strong communication skills to address defects constructively and implement corrective actions.

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.
Has 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.