Quality Control Field Technician

Quality Control Field Technician

For more than a decade, Island Exterior Fabricators (IEF) has operated as a privately owned practice specializing in the delivery of bespoke, high-performing prefabricated facade systems. Our 50-acre manufacturing campus is headquartered in Calverton, New York, and supported by design and engineering offices in Manhattan, Boston, and Hartford.

Our organization is fully self-sustained, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that enable us to deliver a high-quality product. Our production capabilities, installation network, and bonding capacity allow Island to complete large-scale, complex projects in a timely, efficient manner.

Job Summary: As a Quality Control Field Technician at IEF, you will be accountable for supporting the Quality Department in Calverton and across all project sites. This role will include job site quality control inspections, job site and laboratory testing, leak investigations, and trouble shooting.

Accountabilities:

• Review and coordinate testing procedures to confirm compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, and approved protocols. Work closely with Project Managers, design teams, and third-party testing facilities to plan, execute, and document required testing.
• Review Performance Mock-Up (PMU) drawings and provide quality oversight during shop fabrication, field installation, and testing activities. Participate in PMU testing and deliver post-testing ("post-mortem") feedback and lessons learned to project and design teams.
• Create, maintain, organize, and archive all quality-related documentation, including quality control inspection reports, leak investigation reports, laboratory testing reports, and fabrication, installation, and testing review documentation. Ensure all records are accurate, complete, and readily accessible to project teams.
• Review shop drawing details and conduct field leak investigations on active and completed projects to identify root causes of water infiltration or performance issues. Collaborate with project, design, and field teams to develop and implement effective remediation strategies.
• Perform jobsite visits at project start-up and on a periodic basis to verify that critical quality and performance-related detailing is executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and installation procedures. Generate detailed inspection reports following each site visit.

Support design teams by providing practical, field-based input on critical system detailing, drawing reviews, and constructability considerations based on real-world installation and testing experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in installation or testing in the façade/curtainwall fabrication, manufacturing, or construction field.
• Ability and flexibility to travel is necessary. Travel will be largely New England or NY/NY based.
• Knowledge of façade systems, performance, detailing, and testing.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.

Salary Range: $120,000 – $130,000

Location: Hartford, CT *also open to NYC Metropolitan Area, Boston MA, or Calverton NY

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm - Hybrid

Benefits: 401(k) matching, AD&D insurance, Dental insurance, Family leave, Flexible schedule, Flexible spending account Gym membership, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Professional development assistance, Vision insurance.

ADA Requirements: The position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods while using a computer, along with sufficient manual dexterity to operate computers, mobile devices, and related IT equipment. The role may occasionally involve lifting or moving equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, as well as bending, crawling, or climbing—such as accessing under desks or server racks. Candidates must possess the ability to concentrate, troubleshoot, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills. The role also demands effective task prioritization, management of multiple simultaneous support requests, and a capacity to quickly learn and adapt to evolving technologies and tools.

Island Exterior Fabricators is an equal-opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.