Quality Weld Inspector

Essential Duties and Responsibilities In Process and Floor Inspection Perform pre weld in process and final inspections according to drawings specifications inspection plans and procedures Verify products meet requirements before they move to the next operation Identify quality issues and process deviations early to reduce rework scrap and production delays Provide immediate feedback to Welders Team Leaders and Supervisors when problems are found Verify all required inspections and quality checkpoints are completed Pre Weld and Fit Up Inspection Verify materials components and configurations against drawings BOMs and specifications Inspect joint prep fit up alignment gaps dimensions cleanliness and overall readiness for welding Verify weld locations weld sizes and welding symbols against engineering drawings Confirm the correct Welding Procedure Specification WPS is available and being followed Identify and contain nonconforming conditions before welding begins whenever possible Weld Inspection Perform visual inspections of welded assemblies for compliance with drawings WPS requirements workmanship standards and applicable welding codes Inspect weld size length location profile continuity and overall workmanship Identify weld defects such as cracks porosity undercut overlap incomplete welds arc strikes excessive reinforcement and other unacceptable conditions Inspect repaired or reworked welds before product release using appropriate weld gauges and measurement equipment Support additional NDT activities when required and properly qualified Dimensional Inspection Inspect fabricated parts and welded assemblies against engineering drawings and specifications Verify critical dimensions tolerances alignment squareness flatness hole locations and other required characteristics Use calibrated inspection equipment such as calipers micrometers weld gauges squares tape measures fixtures and other measuring devices Perform dimensional inspections throughout the manufacturing process to identify problems before fabrication is complete Final Inspection and Product Release Perform final visual and dimensional inspections of completed products Verify all required manufacturing and inspection steps have been completed Confirm all nonconformances and rework have been properly addressed Complete inspection records and quality documentation accurately and on time Nonconformance and Containment Identify document tag and segregate nonconforming material and products according to company procedures Initiate or support NCRNCMR documentation as required Prevent nonconforming products from moving to the next operation without review and disposition Verify rework and repairs are completed correctly Support immediate containment when quality issues are identified Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to welding and fabrication defects Identify recurring quality problems and communicate trends to Production and Quality leadership Work with Production Welding Engineering Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering to eliminate recurring defects Participate in improvement efforts to reduce defects rework scrap and downstream quality escapes Help verify corrective actions and process improvements on the manufacturing floor Quality System and Documentation Maintain accurate inspection records and product traceability Follow Quality Plans Control Plans inspection procedures work instructions and mfg standards Verify inspection equipment is calibrated and within its calibration period before use Report damaged inaccurate or out of calibration equipment Support internal and external quality audits as needed Keep quality records organized and accurate Education and Experience Minimum High school diploma or GED required; technical or manufacturing education preferred Previous quality inspection experience in welding metal fabrication machining or manufacturing Ability to read and understand engineering drawings tolerances and welding symbols Working knowledge of welding and fabrication processes Ability to understand and follow Welding Procedure Specifications WPS Experience using dimensional and weld inspection equipment Ability to accurately document inspection results and nonconformances Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality and workmanship issues Strong communication skills with production employees Team Leads Supervisors Engineers & Quality Education and Experience Preferred Experience inspecting MIG TIG and other welding processes Knowledge of applicable AWS andor ASME welding requirements AWS Certified Welding Inspector CWI certification or equivalent welding inspection training Experience with Visual Testing VT and other NDT methods such as Penetrant Testing PT Magnetic Particle Testing MT or Ultrasonic Testing UT Experience with NCRNCMR systems root cause analysis corrective actions and continuous improvement Experience with Lean Manufacturing or World Class Manufacturing practices Knowledge Skills Competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills Analytical abilities with good attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr