Certified Welding Inspector

Certified Welding Inspector

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As a Certified Welding Inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting, testing, and verifying welded car bodies to ensure they meet quality standards and comply with engineered drawings, specifications, and industry documentation. In cooperation with Welding Engineering to support the welding processes in production and the monitoring of welding. The Welding Quality Control Manager will perform non-destructive testing and documentation (VT, PT) depending on material testing requirements.

Key Functions

• Perform Hold Point and In Process Inspections of welded joints.
• Ensure all inspection documents are created, completed, closed, and filed properly.
• Coordinate and plan all inspections in conjunction with production team lead and resident Inspectors.
• Maintain and review all quality control inspection documentation
• Support the production team leaders the recording and resolution of non-conformities (BMs); identification of non-conforming product.
• Stop the production process if non-conformity affecting the quality of the finished product is detected in the production process perform non-destructive testing as required.
• Carry out and document the weighing of the finished car bodies.
• Perform and document dimensional inspection of components of sub-components and final product.
• Carry out and document in-process measurements and settings in accordance with the production schedule.
• Verify correctness of documentation for in-process dimensional checks.
• Perform and document visual and dye penetrant testing based upon requirements.
• Correct use of measuring instruments, preservation of their condition and monitoring of their calibration status.
• Follow all applicable laws and regulations including OHSA, FTA, and FRA regulations.
• Ensure compliance with the standards and requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22163 and 15085.
• Actively support continuous improvement by contributing to the effectiveness of the Quality Management System

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• Basic Metallurgy knowledge
• Solid understanding of local and international codes and standards
• Print reading and measurement literacy
• Non-destructive testing ability
• Proficiency in MS Office

Benefits

• Competitive Pay (plus Profit Sharing potential)
• Low-cost, comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx plans
• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 10 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan 1)
• Paid training / Career development
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Referral bonus program