Certified Welding Inspector- 2nd shift
Listed on 2026-06-13
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager -
Manufacturing / Production
QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager
Responsible for ensuring the highest degree of product quality is achieved via current manufacturing processes. This position will work with company-wide QA/QC team.
Qualifications- 3 – 5 years of experience in the welding of heavy steel assemblies, preferably with a portion of that time spent in an inspection role.
- In depth ability to read and understand shop drawings, especially weld symbols.
- Basic knowledge of ASIC and AWS national codes.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement techniques desired.
- Maintain an attitude conducive to progress through positive change, continuous improvement, and an active contribution to the teamwork concepts.
- Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must possess a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, follow directions.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Has overall responsibility for performing the visual inspection of welded joints at the assigned plant.
- Ensure that the fabricated steel is welded as planned, meets customer specifications, and inspections are completed as required to support workflow and sequence.
- Reports and maintains inspection results. Prepares documentation required by the customer for certification that all quality procedures were followed.
- Performs in-process weld inspections on poles and heavy structural steel welded assemblies.
- Monitoring, and executing activities related to ensuring that inspections of welded assemblies are completed to the requirements of applicable specifications and codes.
- Reads new project specifications.
- Interprets drawings, customer specifications and standards of moderate complexity.
- Is responsible for assisting the Quality Control Manager in administering the AISC program at assigned plant. Ensures that ALL production-related employees understand and follow applicable AISC standards, and that the shop is prepared for the annual AISC audit. Support the Quality Control Manager during AISC audits.
- Works with other QA/QC inspectors to organize inspection work to be done on a daily and weekly basis.
- Assists in identifying and solving quality non-conformances in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Assists shop employees with questions and clarifications on QC issues as needed.
- Works with QA/QC team to ensure the quality control program designed to make sure continuous production of products consistent with established standards is implemented and being followed. Addresses quality issues related to non-conforming material or components and obtain timely disposition in order to maintain production flow.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents will be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Measure of Performance- Quality, accuracy, thoroughness, reliability of work performed.
- Projects completed safely, with expected quality, on time and within budget.
- Quality problems closed out in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Internal and external customer satisfaction with project quality.
- Inspection records and notebooks kept up to date and organized.
- Effectively communicates with management, and employees to establish and maintain trust and respect.
- Timeliness and adherence to inspection deadlines and schedules for meeting customer needs.
- Maintains the integrity of confidential business information, conducts business ethically and professionally.
- Consistently reports to work on time and absenteeism held to a minimum.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Level II Certification in U.T. or M.T. documented successful completion of the required academic hours of training, signed by an accredited level III instructor in the method.
- CWI using ASW D1.1 code.
- Manufacturing floor/shop and general office.
- Occasional travel by automobile may be required.
- During the course of work, the incumbent will be subject to seasonal weather conditions.
- Exposure to shop hazards.
- This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.
This position requires walking, sitting or standing to a significant degree and must be physically capable to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
Must be able to successfully pass a drug-screening test.
Continuing Education RequirementsEmployee is expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, employee is expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities. Employee must attend mandatory education programs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.50 - $33.75 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week
Benefits- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
3:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Monday to Friday and Saturdays as needed
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