Description

Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Palatka, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Remote Status: On-Site

About the Role

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for auditing and validating all aspects of the organization's quality assurance compliance within a shipyard environment. This role works cross-functionally to strengthen quality systems, reduce risk, and ensure all projects meet internal standards and external customer requirements.

This position plays a key role in driving a culture of quality, leading corrective action efforts, and ensuring inspections and documentation are completed accurately, on time, and within scope.

What You Will Do

• Conduct and validate QA audits across shipyard projects and departments
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure work meets specifications and contract requirements
• Lead internal corrective action requests (CARs) to address quality gaps and prevent repeat issues
• Develop and revise QA compliance policies, procedures, and templates
• Partner with operations, QA teams, and supply base to strengthen quality processes
• Investigate and resolve quality discrepancies identified by customers or external agencies
• Establish and implement compliance plans at all organizational levels
• Support and maintain ISO certification and related compliance requirements
• Participate in strategic planning and support business goals tied to quality improvement
• Develop and oversee training techniques to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance
• Maintain documentation and reporting related to quality inspections and audits
• Promote the company vision, mission, and Quality Policy
• Complete all required training and follow company policies and procedures

Must-Have Skills and Experience

These are required for consideration.

• Shipyard experience is required
• Experience performing QA audits and inspections in a marine or heavy industrial environment
• Strong understanding of quality systems, compliance standards, and corrective action processes
• Experience leading or supporting internal CAR processes
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams

Nice-to-Have Skills

These are preferred but not required.

• AutoCAD experience
• ISO certification experience or formal QA training
• Prior leadership or training development experience
• Experience working with external regulatory or customer audits

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented and process-driven
• Confident working in a fast-paced shipyard environment
• Proactive in identifying risks and closing quality gaps
• Strong communicator who can coach and influence others
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality

Additional Details

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required based on project demands.

Salary Range: Starting around $25 per hour, based on experience

Travel: None anticipated

Certifications: ISO or related quality certifications preferred but not required

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Holidays, PTO

Fair Chance Employer: We are a second chance employer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

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