Certified Welding Inspector

At Maico Industries in Ellsworth, Kansas, United States.

Job Description

Duties

• Perform visual inspections (VT) of finished welds in process and on completed jobs.
• Check weld machine setup and the welding techniques of welders on work in progress.
• Record the results of tests and welding inspections.
• Ensure all welding is performed in conformance with applicable welding codes, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Assist with performing various NDT examination and documentation.
• Perform final QC inspections of finished products.
• Ensure all QC operations are carried out in a timely manner.

Skills Required

• Must have a thorough knowledge of welding practices, codes, and procedures per AWS D1.1 and D1.5.
• Must be familiar with the steel fabrication processes and be comfortable working in a welding shop environment.
• Must be able to interpret shop drawings and welding symbols.
• Must be familiar with various forms of NDT examination and documentation.
• Must be able to generate and process inspection reports in an expeditious and thorough manner.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills:
• With the Plant Manager and Project Managers to determine the specific requirements of a given work order, including the scope of work, deliverables, schedules, and budget for a particular assignment.
• To determine that the specific services provided are performed in accordance with the project requirement and contract with the client.
• To maintain a positive relationship between the fabrication facility and the client.
• To resolve scheduling issues between the fabrication personnel, contractors, and other third parties.
• Must be proficient in basic computer equipment including cell phones and digital cameras.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and properly execute multiple simultaneous assignments without sacrificing the efficiency or quality of the work.
• Client-oriented approach with emphasis on understanding and fulfilling the needs of the client.
• Detail-oriented with a dedication to the quality control and quality assurance process; ability to understand and read complex design and fabrication plans and specifications.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or similar.
• College Degree (Associates Degree) or vocational training a plus.
• Must possess current American Welding Society-Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certificate.

Experience Requirements

• 5 Years’ Experience in the Welding Industry.
• 2 Years’ experience in Quality Control Related field is preferred.
• Must have a background in handling Structural Steel / Bridge Fabrication inspections (D1.5) and/or tubular pole fabrication.
• Must have extensive working knowledge and experience with D1.1 and D1.5.
• Must have current AWS CWI Certification.
• Level II for UT, PT, MT certifications preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of industry standard bolting procedures.

Other Considerations

• Position requires work in an active steel fabrication environment that can be noisy and dirty.
• Some heavy lifting may be required.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have good eyesight.
• A Drug Test and Background Check are required.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.