Welding Engineer Job at Evapco in Madera
Evapco, Madera, CA, United States, 93638
Job Description
The Welding Engineer position is based out of Madera, CA, and will report to the local Quality Assurance Manager. This position will work closely with many different departments, both local and corporate, to conduct training and implement solutions related to welding and weld inspection at the factory level.
** For new graduates or candidates with less than 5 years experience, we are going to have these individuals spend the first year of employment working out of the Corporate Headquarters in Taneytown, MD. The goal is to train and develop these individuals along side the Corporate Welding Engineers within the Global Manufacturing Engineering and Corporate Quality Teams before having them relocate to a satellite facility.
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Proficient in GMAW & GTAW welding.
- No qualification test is required, but you must be able to lead hands-on demonstrations.
- Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing and Destructive Testing practices.
- Ability to obtain CWI within 18 months of start date.
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and codes (e.g., ASME, AWS, ASNT).
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Additional Skills (Desirable)
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
- ASNT Level II or higher in any of the following disciplines: VT, PT, LT, and/ or ET.
Essential Functions
- Quality Control:
- Conduct hands-on and classroom-based weld training for all welding personnel based on the requirements of their position.
- Conduct hands-on and classroom-based NDE training for all inspection and welding personnel.
- Manage the WPQ, Workmanship, and Continuity Log process for the local facility.
- Coordinate with Corporate Quality Welding Engineers to interpret technical reporting and communicate findings to the local team.
- Process Optimization:
- Review the latest welding-related quality data to identify opportunities for improvement and training.
- Work with local production teams to identify potential areas for improvement and then coordinate with corporate engineering resources for testing and development.
- Visit suppliers, vendors, trade shows, etc., to evaluate new Welding or NDE-related tools, equipment, and processes.
- Safety and Compliance:
- Commitment to all safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable fabrication and inspection codes, standards, and procedures.
- Technical Reporting:
- Ability to generate technical documents (reports, procedures, instructions, etc.) for both production and engineering teams. Achieves financial objectives by preparing the quality assurance budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
- Other Duties as assigned.
We offer competitive compensation based on experience. Evapco has a core principle of treating employees right and has a world-class benefits package to support our stance. We offer an extensive benefits package including E.S.O.P., Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life & AD&D, Supplemental Life, Long & Short-Term Disability, Bereavement Pay, Maternity & Paternity Leave.
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