Maritime QA Inspector

Pay Range: $25 to $28 per hour
Plus benefits

Job Description

Tidewater Staffing is seeking an experienced Maritime QA Inspector to support shipyard and marine operations throughout Hampton Roads. This position is responsible for inspecting shipyard work, materials, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and applicable maritime regulations.

The ideal candidate has experience in ship repair, shipbuilding, or other industrial environments and possesses a strong understanding of quality assurance procedures, inspection documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of vessels, shipyard operations, and industrial equipment.
• Verify materials, workmanship, and processes meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Identify, document, and report non-conforming work and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform quality audits and inspections throughout production.
• Review technical drawings, blueprints, work packages, and specifications.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, reports, and quality documentation.
• Work closely with project managers, supervisors, production personnel, and customers to resolve quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USCG, ABS, NAVSEA, and company quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in quality assurance, shipbuilding, ship repair, maritime, or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of ABS, NAVSEA, USCG, and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certifications

Candidates with one or more of the following certifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

• NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector (NBPI)
• AMPP / NACE Coating Inspector
• NDT Certifications
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• ASQ Quality Certifications

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