What You Can Expect Working in the Quality Control Technician Position

The Quality Control Technician will perform routine to complex quality control inspections during the manufacturing (fabrication and production) process and verify all project-related documentation has been received for incoming material, third-party inspections, and finished goods during manufacturing by completing the following:

Responsibilities

• Communicates quality control information to all relevant organizational departments or contractors. 
• Performs visual inspections of RedGuard finished products including, but not limited to welded structures, insulation and interior finish installations, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing installations. 
• Verifies calibrate logs are up to date and helps with scheduled calibrations for manufacturing equipment. 
• Cross references all manufacturing documentation for accuracy and consistency: IPO/ECN, PO, Work Ticket/Work Steps, project drawings. Redline any updates or corrections as required.
• Instructs shop personnel in existing, new, or improved quality control processes and procedures. 
• Produces reports regarding daily, weekly, or monthly areas related to manufacturing quality.
• Identifies and maintains critical inspection points as defined in the customer's ITP (Inspection Test Plan) or RedGuard’s standard ITP during the manufacturing process.
• Participates in the development of custom project ITPs, quality control plans and/or custom quality processes.
• Participates in internal ISO audits (9001/45001) and any non-conformance activities to generate reports regarding out-of-conformance issues, failure investigations, and the recommended corrective actions related to any discontinuities.
• Reviews checklists for fabrication and manufacturing for completeness and accuracy during daily/weekly inspections.
• Completes final inspection forms as required and generates reports using Microsoft PowerApps, and PowerBI reporting tools.
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes conform with the company quality standards, company requirements, and applicable welding codes. 
• Promotes and holds others accountable for RedGuard’s high-quality standards and safe working environment. 
• Other continuous improvement activities and duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two plus years of related quality or inspection experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Ability to read and understand blueprints (drawings) and specifications. 
• Must have good written and verbal skills and to interpret customer and company quality requirements to ensure conformance with the customer expectations. 
• Basic computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new software systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with construction and manufacturing codes and regulations is preferable (i.e., IBC Codes, NEC, etc.). 
• 2 years Quality Management System experience (ISO 9001:2015, AS 9100 D) is a plus.
• Previous visual welding inspection experience a plus.

Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Up to 80% of daily activities will include working at the various manufacturing facilities auditing manufacturing checklists, following quality control plans, and promoting the Quality culture.  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plans Employer Match
• Gym Membership Reimbursement 
• And more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to accommodations@lange.us.com 

Department/Division: Engineering & Quality

Reports to: Sr. Fabrication & Production Manager

Location:  Belle Chasse, LA

Position Type:  Full-time 

Travel Requirement:  Less than 10%
FLSA Status: Exempt

About The Company

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company’s dedication to meet each of its customer’s unique needs—from initial design to installation and beyond—combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.   

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.  

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/

About The Division

Armoda designs modules and structures for use in the offshore oil and gas, maritime, and renewables industry for use on offshore platforms, vessels, and barges. This includes assets such as a fleet of certified workforce accommodations, offices, workshops, labs, and technical buildings. The diverse fleet is certified for offshore regulations to allow quick deployment for lease opportunities. There's also in-house design and fabrication services for custom solutions. With a dedicated service team, the company provides after-sales support, installation, maintenance, repairs, replacement parts, and full refurbishment services for customer’s assets. Truly solutions-oriented, the company provides cost effective, internationally compliant modular solutions to meet even the most challenging project or environmental requirements.

For more information, visit https://armoda.com/