Quality Assurance Inspector
Date: Mar 11, 2025
Location:Bremerton, WA, US, 98337
Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com
Shift: ALL
Security Clearance:No Clearance
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)
Performs predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications for QA inspections and tests required to substantiate conformance to drawings, specifications, and contract requirements. Conducts surveillance audits in all phases and stages during ship repair.
- POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)
Technical/Associate Degree, preferably Q.A./Marine-related or equivalent, or 4 to 6 years of Quality Assurance inspection experience or equivalent trade related. Certified as a Non-Destructive Test Inspector Level II (includes VT, PT, MT, and UT) to NAVSEA TECHPUB requirements or certified in accordance with the NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector (NBPI) course, NACE International Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 1 or higher, or SSPC Protective Coating Inspector Program (PCI) Level 2. If not certified, must be able to be certified if assigned these duties. Knowledge of ship repair procedures, including welding preservation, structural, machinery, electrical piping, ventilation and familiarity with various measuring instruments related to inspections.
POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience)
- Must be able to perform the essentials of the position including the ability to work at heights, enter tanks, voids and cofferdams to perform competent person duties.
- Must be able to climb vertical ladders, work around moving machinery and perform tasks while using a sky climber, scissor lift and/or condor.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, military standard/specifications, Regulatory Body Requirements, and Shipbuilding Specifications.
- Possess a good general knowledge of ship repair procedures and test requirements
- Skilled in blueprint reading, precision instrument utilization, and technical manual interpretation.
- Able to set, self-calibrate and use assigned testing, inspection and QA instruments.
- Fundamental problem-solving skills.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
- Must be able to utilize use of printer and scanner activities.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, resourcefulness, and good judgment in dealing with others.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
X | Carrying | X | Lifting | X | Walking |
X | Climbing | X | Pulling | X | Must be able to go on vessels |
X | Crawling | X | Sitting | X | Visual Requirements: ** |
X | Crouching | X | Standing | ||
X | Hearing | X | Stooping | Other: | |
X | Kneeling | X | Talking |
Visual Requirements - Must be able to pass a Standard Jeagers Test chart for near vision acuity reading J1 letters or equivalent with or without corrective aids and pass a color vision test using Ishiharas Test for color-deficiency.
- WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to QA Supervisor. Maintains internal contact with Project Management. Outside contact includes sub-contractors and government or Navy personnel. Must be a team player.
- PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Witnesses or performs and documents (I) (V) and (G) point inspections and other test at key points in the work process.
- Creates written records to document the inspection results and provide supporting documentation to the Test and Inspection plan.
- Ensure all QA inspection equipment being utilized is calibrated and is certified under the companys calibration process/programs.
- Technical knowledge in using various measuring devices.
- Evaluate results from tests and inspections to determine acceptability.
- Has the authority to accept, reject or rework defective or malfunctioning units as per procedures. Responsible for managing OQE documentation for work assigned to them.
- Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
- Conduct in-process inspections to ensure correct materials, proper fabrication and installation procedures are utilized during production process. Perform monitoring and surveillance of shipboard production processes for compliance to standards requirements. Research standards and specification requirements to develop monitoring/surveillance plans.
- Organize and report test results.
- Perform specialized inspections
- Performs and reports work in process observations/surveillances/audits to provide an overview of adherence to work specifications and the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
- Performs non-destructive testing and critical coating inspections as required by specifications, NAVSEA Standard Items, process control procedures or other technical documentation (when assigned these duties).
- Review all Work Specification items, drawings, technical manuals, NAVSEA Standard Items or other contract documentation to ensure all Testing and Inspection requirements are identified or captured in the TIP.
- Creating and tracking of QA related required reports,
- Creating and tracking of QA related CFRs.
- Performs other duties/tasks as assigned by the QA Supervisor.
- ACCOUNTABILITY
Successful accomplishment of the assigned tasks will directly relate to NASSCOs ability to repair ships in a cost effective manner, reducing rework and providing a quality product to the customer. Inaccurate decisions, and/or errors in work and information may put the fiscal position of the organization at risk and damage the Companys reputation.
VII. STANDARD EQUIPMENT ISSUE
Cell phone, Laptop and desktop computers.
VII. UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements to obtain a DoD Regional Contractor Badge and requirements for access to U.S. Navy/ U.S. Coast Guard bases and Shipyard Controlled Industrial Areas. Secret
Clearance (preferred).
Pay Range: $58,320 - $76,545 Annually
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity.
Benefits:
Comprehensive health offerings such as medical, dental, and vision
Health Savings Account to cover you and your dependents
Earn 120 hours per year of paid time off
8 Company paid Holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Life and accidental death insurance
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