CWI

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC.


30 Curry Avenue Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317-

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POSITION TITLE: QA and Quality Control Inspector - Rotating Shift

EFFECTIVE DATE: March 10, 2023, REV. DATE & NO.: April 28, 2026

REPORTS TO: Quality Control Manager LOCATION : Canonsburg, PA


DEPARTMENT: Quality Control STATUS : Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible to inspect products both visually and with measurement tools, for performing inspections and audits while maintaining records that ensure the consistency of acceptable workmanship and quality as established by AWS D1.1, D1.2 or D1.6 weld codes or company operational policies and procedures, you are an invaluable member of our manufacturing team, ensuring the highest quality of production from the shop floor to the final inspection.


Essential Functions

• Issue a monthly quality report with details of metrics on non-conformities and corrective actions initiated.
• Working closely with the Training Department to establish welding norms (PQR's), processes (WPS's), and training aimed at improving process efficiency and productivity.
• Responsible for inspecting and assessing the quality and strength of welding work, and ready to function as part of the structural integrity.
• Performing internal and external process inspections to determine acceptance criteria for code.
• Inspect the equipment and ensure welders follow the company's and state safety regulations as well as the work instructions.
• Ensure that the services provided are performed in accordance with the project and AWS requirements.
• The inspector is responsible for oversight of the fabrication quality assurance on behalf of PTT, in addition to on-site inspections during the fabrication phase.
• Communicating with management to determine the specific requirements of a given work order, including the scope of work, deliverables, and schedule, for a particular assignment.
• Ensure that all requirements per the ISO standard are adhered to.
• Document Non-Conformances (NC) via an NC Email.
• Ensure that all NCs are properly CLOSED out.
• Issue Stop Work Tags (SWT) to document non-conformances.
• Contribute to the efforts needed to pass external and internal audits successfully.
• Be a team player willing to work with welders, supervision, and other PTT employees.
• Become knowledgeable on the PTT internal quality documentation.
• Interactions are required with organizations both upstream and downstream of the welding effort.
• Serve as a liaison between the welding floor and engineering.
• Provide support and mentoring for new employees while conducting an evaluation and identifying sections where improvements are needed.
• Ensure that welding sheet changes are implemented in a formal revision.
• Perform final product inspection in totality to meet the customer's requirements.
• Assist in analyzing the effectiveness of training and workshops to the employees and develop appropriate modifications if needed.
• Perform daily inspection of items in the department.
• Assist Weld Instructor / Supervisors during the initial weld evaluation.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledgeable on the ISO 9000 Quality System
• Ability to efficiently navigate weld codes to meet requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precise measurement tools.
• Good computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office, programming
• Familiarity with statistical analysis
• In-depth understanding of technical documentation
• Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Education and Experience

• The inspector must have significant knowledge of the American Welding Society (AWS) codes and demonstrable experience in a similar position.
• Valid AWS CWI Certification, or the ability to get it within one (1) year.
• Proficient in weld testing according to applicable weld code requirements, including but not limited to GMAW, FCAW, SAW, or TIG processes.
• General Knowledge of national consensus standards of quality assurance, such as ASME B&PV Code, ISO, Six Sigma, ANSI/ASME NQA1 and Appendices, ANSI N45, IEEE Standards, and U.S. NRC Regulatory Guide series
• Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and testing methodologies.

Preferred Education / Experience

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Prior similar experience in heavy industry
• Either have ISO 9001:2015 credentials or be willing to complete the required formal training upon hire.
• ASQ certification is preferred.

Physical Job Demands

Lifting/carrying/moving 1-50 lbs. Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity to operate specialized equipment. Ability to hear telephone conversations and speak clearly. May need a high level of concentration in a busy area.

Working Conditions

Monday through Friday. Over time, it may be required. Rotating shifts possible.