QA Mechanical Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Quality Assurance Mechanical Inspector

Schedule: 4x10, Monday-Thursday
This position is located at the Bayou La Batre, AL facility. 

Join the Birdon team and help ensure USCG boats are safe and reliable! 

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and operate under the guidelines of Birdon’s Quality Management System procedures, work instructions, forms and records, nonconformance logs, corrective action logs, and capture repair/rework costs.
• Create and maintain associated mechanical related work instructions, training records, and mounting and alignment records and work with engineering, production, and program management to develop effective and efficient corrective action plans, where needed.
• Conduct bulkhead mounted and deck mounted foundation inspections including the use of temporary and permanent resilient mounts, shock absorbent materials, and noise or vibration insulating devices.
• Monitor equipment handling and installation activities and conduct pre- and post-torque verification activities.
• Perform pull tests and/or weight tests of load handling or lifting appliances and deck, bulkhead, and overhead fasteners and fittings.
• Verify prime mover and machinery shaft alignments, installation, and lubrication checks.
• Verify vibration, noise, and thermal checks of motors, pumps, and generators.
• Verify machinery positioning, placards, and labelling.

Qualifications and experience

• High School degree or GED preferred.
• AS 9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System training desired.
• Certified Mechanic and/or Machinist with 3 to 5 years of experience in the ship/boat building industry.
• Must be able to read and manipulate drawings/blueprints, material test reports, standards, and customer specifications.
• Must be able to set up test equipment and write inspection and test reports.
• Excellent math, skills with the ability to compare design / construction drawing tolerances against as built redlines and notations.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of teams and people.
• DOD or DHS scheduling experience within a ship manufacturing environment.

Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT, we expect this same commitment from all employees.

Birdon America Inc. is 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan.  This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing [email protected].  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact [email protected] for further assistance.