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Quality Assistant Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

Quality Manager II

Springfield, MA · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Understand and implement MasTec Industrial's Corporate Quality Manual and assist with efforts in developing site-specific quality plans. * Identify needs for implementing ITP's (Inspection and Test ...

The Quality Inspector will also assist in verification of test data and all other applicable data concerning components, and associated documentation and other duties identified by cognizant ...

Engineer II - Quality

Simsbury, CT · On-site

$73K - $94K/yr

Perform complex tasks to develop, apply and maintain quality requirements of products during design through manufacturing. Assist, as directed, in meeting department goals and objectives as ...

The Quality Inspector will also assist in verification of test data and all other applicable data concerning components, and associated documentation and other duties identified by cognizant ...

Engineer II - Quality

Simsbury, CT

$73K - $94K/yr

Perform complex tasks to develop, apply and maintain quality requirements of products during design through manufacturing. Assist, as directed, in meeting department goals and objectives as ...

The Quality Inspector will also assist in verification of test data and all other applicable data concerning components, and associated documentation and other duties identified by cognizant ...

QA Inspector

Bolton, CT · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... Assist others with inspection techniques. • Support other Quality Department functions as needed. Requirements: • Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing environment • Knowledge ...

Quality Assurance Technician! Location: Agawam, MA Pay Rate: $24-26 per hour (based on experience ... Review batch and production records for accuracy and completeness. Assist with documentation audits ...

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How much do quality assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality assistant in Springfield, MA is $19.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.97 and $21.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Quality Assistant vs Quality Inspector?

AspectQuality AssistantQuality Inspector
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications like ISO or Six Sigma beneficialHigh school diploma; certifications such as ASQ CQI or ISO auditor often preferred
Work EnvironmentOffice, manufacturing, or laboratory settings supporting quality processesManufacturing floors, laboratories, or inspection stations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries to assist quality teamsPrimarily in manufacturing and production industries for product inspection
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level quality roles and responsibilitiesLearning about inspection duties and quality control tasks

The main difference is that a Quality Assistant supports quality processes and documentation, while a Quality Inspector performs hands-on product inspections. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but the Quality Assistant typically focuses on administrative and support tasks, whereas the Quality Inspector is directly involved in product quality assessment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Quality Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quality Assistant, you typically need a background in quality assurance or related fields, attention to detail, and familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001. Experience with quality management systems (QMS), data analysis tools, and documentation software is often required. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and a proactive approach help distinguish high performers in this role. These competencies ensure accurate monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement of product or service quality within an organization.

What are typical challenges a Quality Assistant might face during audits or inspections?

Quality Assistants often encounter challenges such as ensuring all documentation is up to date, addressing unexpected discrepancies in processes, and coordinating with multiple departments to gather required information promptly. They may also need to adapt quickly to changes in regulatory requirements or quality standards. Effective communication, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving are essential to successfully navigate these situations and support the overall quality management system.

What does a Quality Assistant do?

A Quality Assistant supports the quality assurance team by monitoring and inspecting products or processes to ensure they meet required standards. Their responsibilities can include conducting tests, maintaining records, assisting with audits, and reporting any issues or defects. Quality Assistants play a key role in helping companies maintain product consistency and compliance with industry regulations. They often work closely with other departments to implement quality improvement measures.
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Quality Manager II

MPC-MasTec Industrial

Springfield, MA • On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Overview:

The Quality Manager II will plan, organize, and implement the MasTec Industrial Quality Program during the execution of construction projects. The Quality Manager II will be responsible for managing the Quality on-boarding process, contributing to developing of site-specific ITPs, overseeing the organization and turnover of all quality documentation required for progressive turnover, and management of all discipline inspectors hired for the project.  The Quality Manager II may be required to perform certain site inspections as necessary.

Location & Travel Details: You can be based in any city or state in the U.S.. This is a traveling, project based position, up to 90% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-18 months on average per project. We offer designated per diem in addition to an excellent base salary to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for mobilization support (may include mileage reimbursement), and includes one longer weekend every four weeks for additional time at home. A company vehicle and fuel card OR vehicle allowance will be provided.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

MasTec Industrial, along with sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise.


Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, we specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our team brings over 30 years of experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined cycle plants and reciprocating engines.

We’re committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations. At MasTec Industrial, we invest in top talent and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders. The MasTec Industrial market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. 

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Participate in constructability reviews and task planning.
  • Successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
  • Listen to directions and suggestions from supervisors or other employees regarding quality and proper work practices, evaluate that information and implement a plan based on that evaluation for carrying out the duties of this position.
  • Produce quality work, meeting requirements of company policies, procedures, and industry standards.
  • Be a champion of MasTec Industrial’s culture and values by setting exemplary standards of ethics and stewardship of the company’s resources functioning as a team player and helping to maintain good communication across the company.
  • Represent MasTec Industrial in a professional manner in all client interaction activities.
  • Provide the client with contract required reports (e.g., weekly, monthly, nonconformance, etc.)
  • Understand and implement MasTec Industrial’s Corporate Quality Manual and assist with efforts in developing site-specific quality plans.
  • Identify needs for implementing ITP’s (Inspection and Test Plans) and coordinate with Sr Quality management in development of ITPs
  • Support or lead quality training meetings, onboardings and sessions.
  • Support craft superintendent with site specific quality consumables (electrodes, welding lens, etc.)
  • Support and lead additional quality practices including, but not limited to, Quality audits, Craft observations, and Quality Leadership Team Meetings (QLTs)
  • Ensure Quality metrics are compiled and submitted weekly (e.g., repair rates, Nonconformance metrics, testing metrics)
  • Participate in stretch /flex and morning gang box meetings
  • Report nonconforming and rework events and participate in Incident Investigation and Corrective Action
  • Ensure subcontractor kickoff meetings are being held for each activity onsite to discuss Quality requirements, inspection activities, and any contract or MasTec Industrial specified hold points
  • Track timely closure of non-conformances and observations
  • Implement and promote stop work authority with employees, including for all stop work of Quality related events
  • Function as one of the key Project Leaders on the project
  • Conduct and lead meetings, both internally and externally in a professional manner
  • Provide on the job training to Quality managers, Quality Inspectors, and Operations personnel
  • Ensure implementation of project employee training programs
  • Manage direct reports as applicable, including Quality Inspectors, Administrative personnel, and site Survey teams

SUPERVISORY:

  • Participate in the reviewing and staffing of site Quality personnel
  • Develop and mentor site personnel, including training and leadership to promote internal career growth
  • Perpetuate and foster culture and retention of Quality teams
  • Lead and conduct meetings with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Work with other leaders within the organization and project teams towards goals of continuous improvement
Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of seven years of quality experience in construction or operations with exposure to civil, electrical, mechanical, pipeline/oil/gas, industrial, and welding activities
  • Must have extensive working knowledge and be able to proficiently navigate and interpret the following codes: ASME codes i.e., B31.1, B31.3, ASME Section 1, 5, VIII Div. 1 etc., IX, AWS codes i.e., D1.1, D1.3, D1.6, AISC, ASNT, NEC, NFPA, NBIC and ACI regulations.
  • AWS CWI required. Alternate certifications may be considered
  • Ability to work with Project Quality Sponsors to execute Code work utilizing Mastec’s ASME Code Stamps i.e., “S, U, R, NB” Code Stamps. He/She will have to work within Code Boundaries and the AIA – HSBCT.
  • Prior proven experience leading projects and teams in an Industrial setting
  • Extreme proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, and Power Point
  • Demonstrated experience with construction management software platforms
  • Proven capabilities with Bluebeam Revu
  • Preferred experience with Smartsheet and InEight software

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
  • Write reports, business correspondence and document quality related issues and activities
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public
  • Effectively communicate and develop positive working relationships with the owner, owner’s representative, and the Company’s site supervision, in order to facilitate the quality objectives
  • Work independently and productively, ensuring the resources assigned to the project are adequate and properly trained for the task
  • Be self-motivated and capable of taking initiative
  • Apply critical thinking skills to establish effective corrective actions for causal factors of quality incidents
  • Possess diplomatic skills for addressing Quality and Safety issues with both internal and external parties
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
  • Other may duties may be assigned
  • Maintain in-depth relations with all members of their team and your supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
  • May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
  • Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.
  • Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions.
  • This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
  • Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
  • May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
  • Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
  • Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
  • Keep good balance and work at heights.
  • See well (either naturally or with correction).
  • Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)
  • Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Competitive pay: $110,000 - $150,000 with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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