Quality Technician (Structural Steel Fabrication)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Technician interfaces with engineering, construction, management, clients and clients' inspectors on quality and welding related concerns at project sites and/or Hillsdale Fabricators Shop. The Quality Technician also utilizes Alberici's Quality Programs which includes the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), and other related programs as necessary to monitor the quality of projects.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Essential Responsibilities & Duties include the following; however, other duties may be assigned. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company. To be a qualified individual, an employee must be able to perform each of the essential functions of his or her job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Implements quality assurance/quality control programs for the Company.
• Reviews owner, manufacturer and engineering quality requirements and applies them to the project.
• Manages Quality Document submittals for projects, including subcontractors.
• Manages project specific quality documents (dimensional checks, inspection reports and other various quality related documents).
• Supports planning, development and implementation of vendor surveillance activities for procured items.
• Arranges for third party inspection service for bolting, welding, nondestructive testing, and others as may be required. Interfaces with third party inspection services per client inspection requirements.
• Develops and implements electronic welding procedures for the Company (various AWS Codes), including writing WPSs, PQRs, and Welder Certifications.
• Certifies welders per AWS (American Welding Society) and CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) Codes and maintains their certifications according to same Code.
• Develops and maintains a welder continuity program for both AWS and CWB.
• Performs inspections/testing within field of expertise, including bolt testing of permanently installed bolts.
• Interfaces with clients through client surveys at the start, during and at the end of projects.
• Documents inspections and related quality control activities.
• Writes weekly Quality Toolbox Talks.
• Manages the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) Program, including writing NCRs and leading investigations.
• Manages calibration of equipment.
• Performs weekly Quality Audits.
• Assists with the Annual AISC internal audit.
• Assists with maintaining the Quality Manual, Quality Forms and Quality Procedures.
• Interacts with the shop floor on a regular basis while continuously monitoring quality.
• Travels to Company and subsidiary offices; offsite client, subcontractor, and supplier meetings; and other locations across North America to fulfill the essential duties of the role as required.
• Exhibits regular and reliable attendance in person as required by the Supervisor, Company guidelines, and/or project and office obligations.

Management Responsibilities

• Manages and directs NDE Subcontractors.
• Supervises in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 3 years' field quality experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• ASNT Level I (American Society for Nondestructive Testing) preferred.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (American Welding Society) preferred.
• CWB Certified Welding Inspector/Supervisor preferred.
• NACE Certified Coating Inspector Level I (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) preferred.
• USACE Certifications (United States Army Corps of Engineers) preferred.

Growth Opportunities

Alberici invests heavily in our team members training and development in both technical, management, and leadership aptitude.

This role is on the quality department career ladder; employees participate in a Professional Development Plan (PDP) focused on career advancement.

Typical growth opportunities for this position include:

• Quality Manager

What We Offer

• Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs and annual cost-of-living adjustments
• Generous salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments
• Health, dental and vision insurance eligibility on day one
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Personalized career development and training programs
• Minimum of 29 days of PTO (including holidays) for entry-level roles
• Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members
• Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members
• Corporate office cafeteria access
• Employee Resource Group (ERG) opportunities
• Philanthropy opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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