Quality Control Inspector

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. · Arkadelphia, AR · 2 wk ago

Quality AssuranceFull-time

About the Company

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting, and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional and personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily in the southeast and central regions.

About the Role

Oversee the implementation of Thompson’s Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) per the assigned site. Review materials to ASTM requirements, including measuring components to ensure they are within specification tolerances. This role involves working with employees as well as outside agencies or consultants involved in inspections and testing.

Responsibilities

Generate documentation to provide assurance of compliance to contract requirements, ITPs, and Thompson’s QA Manual
Ensure all Quality Control records are maintained in an orderly, easily accessible, up-to-date, and secure manner
Ensure policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Quality Control are being followed for field work and are documented when required
Ensure that materials, workmanship, and construction are in full compliance with the contract plans and specifications, and applicable building codes
Generate Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) for any condition that does not comply with the applicable requirements or specifications
Be knowledgeable of assigned inspection criteria
Require that defective work or material be corrected or removed until made compliant
Approve receipt of materials per ASTM requirements
Accept or reject welds based on assigned written criteria
Perform dimensional checks on materials in question
Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner
Effectively coach craft in quality program processes
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

5 years of work experience in the construction field
Able to navigate code books and technical manuals
Proficient at understanding construction drawings
General understanding of various structural bolting methods (turn of the nut, direct tension indicators, impact wrenches, etc.)
Visual Testing (VT) Level II or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
Ability to use weld inspection tools
Ability to use coatings inspection tools
Ability to verify materials using Material Test Reports (MTRs)
Familiarity with construction workplace health and safety concepts
Attention to detail and completes documentation in a timely manner
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand, and reach repetitively
Ability to work in hot, cold, damp, or cramped environments
40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements

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