Quality Control Technician

Crest Industries • Alexandria, LA

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About The Position

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support inspection activities for Factory-Built Substation assemblies. This entry-level quality role verifies workmanship, fit-up, drawing compliance, and process adherence at assigned stages of production. The technician supports the Quality Manager, Quality Coordinator, and production personnel by identifying quality concerns early, documenting findings clearly, and helping reduce rework through consistent inspection practices.

The role includes independent in-process and final inspections of rigid and flexible PFB assemblies, identifying and documenting nonconforming conditions, supporting containment and re-inspection, and contributing to quality improvements. The technician also coordinates inspection priorities with the Quality Coordinator and provides guidance to QC Technician I personnel on inspection expectations and documentation practices.

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations designs and supplies high-voltage, open-air substations and switchyards and also offers Factory-Built Substations. The company is ISO-9001:2015 and ISN Certified and is part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of FBS assembly processes, DTPS drawing packages, PSS procedures, and quality documentation requirements.
• Ability to inspect work independently, recognize quality risks, and determine when escalation is needed.
• Ability to use approved measurement tools, inspection checklists, and documentation systems accurately.
• Ability to work professionally with Team Leads, production personnel, engineering, and quality staff to resolve quality concerns.
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, ownership of assigned inspections, and ability to support multiple production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent in-process and final inspections of rigid and flexible PFB assemblies using drawings, specifications, checklists, and applicable quality procedures.
• Verify dimensional, fit-up, component placement, hardware, workmanship, and assembly requirements at multiple production stages.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions; support containment, disposition, and re-inspection activities.
• Assist with reviewing recurring defects, rework trends, and inspection data to help improve quality performance.
• Provide guidance to QC Technician I personnel on inspection expectations, documentation practices, and escalation requirements.
• Coordinate inspection priorities with the Quality Coordinator to support schedule needs without compromising quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to inspection checkpoints, process adherence, and reduction of rework.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed