Quality Assurance/Coating Inspector

About the role

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 start on 1st shift and move to 2nd shift once training is complete. Saturday or evening shifts might happen occasionally if there is a special project with a tight deadline, but the goal is a steady and reliable Monday through Friday 40-hour work week to avoid weekend and overtime work.

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
• Navy Basic Paint Inspector (NBPI)/SSPC QAS - responsible for inspection and documentation for DOD and commercial paint requirements
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Ideal candidate

• Super detail oriented
• 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

Pay

Pay is based on experience, and expected to range from $20 - $23/hr.

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 2nd Shift, 12:30 PM to 9 PM. Each 8-hour shift also includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break.

Benefits

• 80 hours PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 7 paid federal holidays and 2 floating holidays