Job Ref: # 203789
Date Posted: 2/19/2026
Location: Palatka, FL
Salary (USD): $25 - $27
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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