QA Technician II

Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure | Palatka, FL

Who We Are

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, technicians, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From humble beginnings, we’ve built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous.

Thompson Pipe Group is the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure, and trenchless pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the U.S. but all of North America.

Thompson Pipe Group is currently looking for a Quality Assurance Technician II for our Palatka, FL facility.

Teaming with production and operations, the Quality Assurance Technician II will work with the Quality department team to jointly assure the highest level of quality in all Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure products. The position will collaborate with various departments, including engineering and project management, on matters specific to product quality.

Quality Requirements

• Study and understand the TPG Quality Manual and repair procedures.
• Study and understand the various codes, specifications, drawings, and procedures used in the daily operations of the department.

Testing

• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and laboratory equipment used in the daily operations of the department.
• Collect, prepare, process, and report material samples to be tested, including but not limited to production weld specimens, concrete specimens, and cement mortar lining.
• Proctor qualification testing of welders and welding operators and complete test records and applicable logs.

Inspection

• Proficient in the use of tools used in inspection processes and procedures, including but not limited to micrometers, calipers and related gauges, holiday testing equipment, and various thickness gauges.
• Execute, evaluate, and report inspections of pieces, components, and parts produced by the applicable production departments, as well as by qualified vendors.
• Perform in-process and final inspections, including but not limited to coating, concrete, dimensional, lining, loading, and welding-related inspection types and methodologies.

Examination

• Conduct, evaluate, and report nondestructive examination/testing (NDE/NDT) of pieces, components, and parts produced by the applicable production departments, as well as by qualified vendors.
• Interface with inspection/examination vendors and oversee their work.

Audits

• Independently conduct internal audits as assigned by Quality Management.

Training

• As assigned by Quality Management, conduct training of lesser-experienced personnel.

Documentation

• Complete and maintain QA inspection and test reports and records.
• Complete and maintain calibration, certification, and laboratory reports and records.
• Review, status, and close out production records and quality control reports.
• Prepare and complete nonconformance reports and nonconforming product logs.

Professional Development and Growth

• Maintain on-the-job (OJT) training records.
• Maintain current certifications and obtain new or higher-level certifications in applicable industry programs, including but not limited to ACI, AWS, NACE/SPCC, and NDE/NDT.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Quality supervision.

• Previous experience in a QA, QC, or production role in a similar or related industry.
• Experience in one or more of the following technologies: concrete, civil, coatings, welding, or NDE/NDT.
• Qualified by experience and training (classroom and/or OJT), previous certification, or current certification as a trainee or Level I/equivalent in one or more areas of technical expertise, including:
  • ACI Field Test Technician
  • NDE/NDT MT, PT, RT, UT, or…