QA/QC Inspector

Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Concord, CA;  Salt Lake City, UT.

As a Quality Control Professional , you will be working in one of these market sectors: Commercial Buildings (healthcare, higher education, mission critical, and retail), Advanced Technology (semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy), or Industrial (pulp and paper manufacturing).  Candidates must be able to work locally at a job site in Portland, OR or willing to relocate there at their own expense.

Successful projects do not complete themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harder's reputation every day through their actions. We offer professional development opportunities, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to work on projects that will change the built environment forever. Find out more at

What you’ll be doing:

This role monitors and maintains Harder’s quality standards while complying with local and state regulations. You will work closely with other field team members to set quality standards and make suggestions to improve production without hindering quality of work.   This is a long-term, direct-hire position; the successful candidate will be assigned to an existing project with the potential for project opportunities beyond their originally assigned project.  Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen to work on the client site.

Quality Control Professionals at Harder perform the following daily tasks:

• Work with the field team on-site to ensure all quality standards are met
• Oversee operations and procedures to make sure there are no deviations from the quality requirements and standards
• Track quality control statistics, and complete necessary documentation for the Project Management team, and the client
• Inspect field work, and work with the Quality Control team to perform necessary tests and quality control assessments on-site
• Understand the quality requirements of the client, Harder Mechanical Contractors, and specific local and state regulations.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Ability to communicate and work professionally with a broad spectrum of people including employees, craft, and clients
• Knowledge of quality control legal standards and procedures
• Organized and productive
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks on an ongoing basis

Education/Experience:

• 2+ years of experience with strong 3D piping knowledge
• A current or previous AWS CWI or LEV II certification
• Previous experience with structural and piping scopes, as well as process piping detailing experience
• Demonstrated experience in high-tech tool install process piping systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
• Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
• Profit sharing
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
• Team environment that promotes individual growth

HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.

This position is salaried. No recruiters. No phone calls, please.

About Harder
Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harder’s commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.

It is Harder’s policy to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug and alcohol test, background checks, reference checks, and as required by law, regardless of citizenship or national origin, documented proof of authorization to work in the United States.