Quality NDT Inspector

REPORTS TO:

Quality Inspection Supervisor or Quality Inspection Foreman

SUPERVISES:
Not Applicable

• Performs in-process quality assessments during vessel construction, including compliance audits prior to external surveys, utilizing Visual Testing (VT), or other non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection methods.
• Consults with Class Surveyors and / or Customer Representatives during external inspections as necessary.
• Provides guidance to production employees and supervision for workmanship corrections required.
• Shall document, accept or reject workmanship based upon contract acceptance criteria for surface inspections.
• Provides mentoring and on-the-job-training (OJT) for NDT certification of other Inspectors.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Required minimum of six months (6) of experience as a Quality Trades Support II (QTS II) at Austal USA for internal candidates or two (2) years NDT Level II experience in a related field for external candidates.
• Austal “A Class & B Class” employees may be considered in lieu of six (6) months as a Quality Trade Support II (QTS II).
• Candidate must possess two (2) years’ maritime experience in their trade and have completed one (1) year at Austal and be able to become Level II certified Visual Testing (VT), within six (6) months of successful completion of formal classroom training required.
• Level II certification in Visual Testing (VT) method required.
• Other NDT experience is a plus and will be considered equivalent for preferred applicants.
• Willingness and ability to learn any new NDT methods and / or skills assigned by management.
• Proven ability to perform simple math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and measure using the metric system.
• Basic knowledge of shipyard practices and operational principles of the shipbuilding process.
• Basic understanding of quality principles required.
• Work autonomously with minimal direction or management support.
• Ability and willingness to work irregular or extended work schedule as required.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, work under pressure and be self-motivated.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to receive and carry out written and verbal instructions required.

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older at time of application.
• Must be able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• Must have no felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
• Must have no felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen.
• Willing to submit to a background check.
• High School Diploma/GED or comparable trade experience defined as five (5) or more years of experience working in the applicable trade, two (2) years of experience in shipbuilding, or education in the trade comparable to apprenticeship.

Familiar with use and function of basic power and hand tools.

• Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
• Perform prolonged standing.
• Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.
• Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
• Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
• Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
• Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
• Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steeltoes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety…