Quality Assurance Technician
Summary
Supports a crane and heavy-rigging company's quality program: performing and documenting inspections, audits, and tests, maintaining quality records, and tracking calibration and corrective actions to stay compliant with ISO 9001 and NQA-1 standards. Works with operations and fabrication teams using Microsoft Office and the company's IFS system.
Job Description: The Quality Assurance Technician supports Barnhart's Quality Assurance Program by assisting with inspections, documentation, testing, and compliance activities. This role works closely with operations, fabrication, and quality personnel to ensure quality standards are met and maintained in accordance with company procedures and applicable industry standards and project-specific requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining compliance with Barnhart's ISO 9001 Quality Management System and NQA-1 requirements.
- Perform and document inspections, audits, and testing activities for quality-related work.
- Maintain quality records, reports, certifications, and other QA documentation.
- Assist with reviewing job and project documentation to identify applicable quality requirements.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance procedures and work instructions.
- Participate in internal and external audits and assist with corrective action follow-up activities.
- Verify that quality-related work is performed in accordance with approved procedures and specifications.
- Assist with calibration tracking and maintenance of inspection and testing equipment.
- Support the maintenance of training and qualification records for personnel performing quality-related work.
- Communicate quality-related findings and assist in resolving nonconformance issues.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical certification, or relevant work experience preferred.
- 1-5 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or a related field preferred.
- Experience reading engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, inspection reports, or quality documentation preferred.
- ASQ certification (CQT, CQI, or similar) is a plus.
- Mechanically inclined with the ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn company software systems such as IFS.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk active job sites, climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, and safely observe lifting and rigging operations in industrial and construction environments.
- Ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.
MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in North American industry.
NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 70 branch locations across North America working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.
CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.
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