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Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC is seeking a QA/NDT Inspector to join our team supporting Navy ship repair and fabrication projects. This position is responsible for performing quality assurance inspections, in-process surveillances, and nondestructive testing to ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable specifications, NAVSEA technical publications, drawings, Test and Inspection Plans (TIPs), and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively with both field operations and customers. Strong communication skills and the ability and willingness to learn are essential to this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Assurance inspections associated with mechanical, structural, piping, and electrical repairs and installation of systems, both in fabrication shops and aboard ships.
• Perform Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), including Visual Inspection, in accordance with applicable specifications, standards, procedures, and company requirements.
• Review specifications, Test and Inspection Plans (TIPs), procedures, drawings, and other technical documentation before, during, and after work is performed to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Read and interpret specifications, procedures, diagrams, NAVSEA technical publications, fabrication drawings, and other technical documents.
• Perform in-process shipboard surveillances and inspections to verify work meets applicable quality requirements.
• Inspect welding activities, including joint design, joint fit-up, workmanship, and compliance with applicable NAVSEA requirements and fabrication drawings.
• Identify, document, and communicate deficiencies, discrepancies, and nonconforming work to the appropriate personnel.
• Work closely with Operations, Production, NDT, and customer representatives to resolve quality issues and ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Maintain accurate inspection and NDT records and documentation.
• Support customer and government inspections as required.
• Perform additional quality assurance and inspection duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Prior qualification in Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) is required.
• Prior Ultrasonic Testing (UT) qualification is preferred.
• Experience performing QA inspections in a shipyard, industrial, fabrication, or similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of welding joint design and joint fit-up requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings, procedures, and NAVSEA technical publications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and potential quality issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, trades personnel, customers, and other members of the QA team.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• CAD experience is a plus.
• Must be able to gain and maintain access to area shipyards and naval installations, including NN-HII, NASSCO, BAE Systems, MHI, NNSY, NOB, and other customer facilities as required (DBIDS required).
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and varying schedules when required by project needs.
• Must follow all company, shipyard, vessel, and customer safety requirements at all times.
• US Citizenship is required due to government contract requirements.

Work Environment

This position supports active ship repair operations and may require working aboard Navy vessels, in shipyards, fabrication facilities, and other industrial environments. Candidates must be comfortable working in areas with varying temperatures, noise, confined spaces, ladders, and other conditions commonly associated with ship repair.

About Bay Metals & Fabrication

Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC is a growing ship repair and fabrication contractor supporting Navy and commercial ship repair operations. Our team works alongside shipyard and government customers to safely deliver quality work in demanding marine environments.

If you are an experienced QA/NDT professional who takes pride in doing the job right, understands the importance of documentation and compliance, and wants to be part of a team supporting critical ship repair work, we want to hear from you.

Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person