Pressure Pipe Quality Assurance Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Pressure Pipe Quality Assurance Technologist

Be the quality voice across engineering, production, and operations.

Required: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Why Thompson Pipe Group

From Rialto, CA roots to a North American footprint, we design and manufacture a broad portfolio of drainage, sanitary, pressure, and trenchless pipe solutions. We’re builders, problem solvers, and continuous improvers committed to better infrastructure. Explore us at thompsonpipegroup.com.

What You’ll Tackle

• Champion quality for our Pressure product line by partnering with production, operations, engineering, and project management.
• Interpret codes, specifications, drawings, and procedures to guide daily QA activities.
• Collect, prepare, process, and report on material samples (welds, concrete, cement-mortar lining).
• Proctor welder and welding-operator qualification tests; complete all records and logs.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, holiday detectors, and thickness gauges.
• Inspect parts and assemblies produced by BLE, SPP, and Fittings departments and qualified vendors, covering coating, concrete, dimensional, lining, loading, and welding.
• Conduct, evaluate, and document NDE/NDT; coordinate and oversee third-party exam vendors.
• Independently execute internal audits assigned by Quality leadership.
• Coach and train less-experienced personnel as directed.
• Own the paperwork: QA inspection/test reports, calibrations, certifications, lab records, production records, QC close-outs, NCRs, and nonconforming product logs.
• Advance your craft: maintain OJT records and pursue new or higher-level certifications (ACI, AWS, NACE/SPCC, NDE/NDT).

Bring These Credentials

• Experience in QA/QC or production within a related industry.
• Technical strength in one or more: concrete, civil, coatings, welding, NDE/NDT.
• Level I/equivalent training or certification in ACI Field Testing; NDE/NDT MT, PT, RT, UT, VT (ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410); NACE/SPCC; or API 510/570/577.
• Level II/equivalent preferred in any of the above; AWS CWI (preferred) or CAWI.
• Education: HS diploma or GED required; trade school in related technology is valuable; STEM AA/BS welcomed.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel power user).
• English/Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.

Proficiencies

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Blueprint Reading

Rewards

• Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company-Matched 401(k)
• PTO/Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Employee events, Training and Development, and Discounts
• Clear pathways for career growth

Where to Apply

Apply now in person or via Indeed. Limited Job Opportunities are Available.

Thompson Pipe Group
1004 MacArthur Blvd.
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050

Equal Opportunity

EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability

Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure is an Equal Opportunity Employer