Quality Inspector Lead

Position Summary

The Welding Inspector role is a key part of the overall production and quality operation. The primary duties include visual weld inspection the AWS D1.1 criteria. Non Destructive Testing of welds by Ultrasound, Magnetic Particle and leak testing are also required.

Personal Characteristics

Work Ethic - The kind of person we want has a natural motivation to work hard and stay busy; to be task oriented and not be lazy or look for ways to avoid work. This also includes being punctual and having good attendance and the ability to learn new things. In return, we believe in rewarding people who do a good job and have a good work ethic. Attitude – The kind of person we want rolls through difficult situations and finds solutions

rather than getting stuck on problems. The type of person we are looking for is predictably positive and is not unpredictably moody and works well with all other departments. Aptitude – Even if the skill sets aren’t there yet, one’s aptitude are his/her potential to perform the role successfully. Someone who grew up on a farm or has other “hands-on” type hobbies, for instance, may not have fabricated structural steel before, but there is a good chance he or she has the potential to learn and be successful in our production environment. Maturity – Maturity is having good character, not gossiping, not being overly dramatic, and being a trustworthy coworker. The type of person we are looking for realizes things will not always go perfectly or as planned and he or she is able to weather the storm and continue to treat others with respect.

Essential Duties, Skills, Abilities

- Ability to work approximately 45 to 55 hours per week.

- Ability to receive feedback and learn from others.

- Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to prints using appropriate gauges.

- Examine completed work pieces for defects and verify compliance to code or customer specifications.

- Read Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) to determine specifications for Hold Points to perform inspection.

- Thoroughly and legibly report inspection results on company forms.

- Be able to balance several projects and understand each has a different requirement for inspection and testing.

- Read and understand company Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).

- Audit welders for compliance to WPS for electrical parameters, gas flow, proper electrode and groove joint tolerances.

- Read and understand structural steel blueprints for both dimensional and welding symbols.

- Perform welder certification tests including plate preparation (beveling, grinding and tack welding) witnessing welding by person being tested, evaluate for visual acceptance and preparing weld bend/ break tests by sawing, grinding macro etch and bending.

- Be able to work independently but willing to consult with management, other QC inspectors or production personnel when unsure of a result.

- Be confident, honest, ethical and most importantly respectful when making judgment on the quality of our product.

- Perform in house calibrations on measuring devices and inspection tools used throughout the shop.

- Perform and log random sampling of product quality.

- Be willing to “fill in” for any area in QC where help is needed. Some examples would be blast cleaning inspection prior to paint or paint inspection. Also, there may be times when asked to visit sub-fabrication shops that are working for Merrill. In the event that QC has no work, the inspector may be asked to perform production functions although this is quite rare.

Education and Experience

- Current American Welding Society(AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).

- Any Nondestructive Testing Certifications beneficial (primarily UT or MT).

- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Relocation assistance

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person