QC Inspector Ottawa, KS (2nd shift)

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Title: Quality Control Inspector
Type of Role:  Contract to Hire
Schedule: Dependent on shop/workload- Some shops do 8's or 10's start time is 5:30a-6:00am and end time again dependent on workload 2:30pm-4:30pm. There is OT and occasional OT on Saturday's not always but if workload requires some occasional Saturdays may be required. 
Location: Ottawa, KS
Hourly Range: $25.00 
Are you ready to bring your expertise and knowledge to some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors? Join our team as a QC Inspector and play a crucial role in the production process, ensuring the highest quality of welds and dimensional accuracy of work performed by our talented production staff. This is your chance to make a significant impact and be a part of something extraordinary!

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of shop fabrication, including final paint inspections, weld preparations, and final welds.
• Ensure fabricated materials conform to drawings, shop standards, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Record and maintain in-process and final inspection records for quality assurance and production control.
• Identify and resolve drawing discrepancies with detailers.
• Coordinate with customers’ inspectors during inspection phases.
• Inform foremen of defects on fabrication.
• Assist shop personnel with interpretation of codes, drawings, and specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of related experience. Completion of a verifiable vocational or training program may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Certifications: Current or prior CAWI, AWS-CWI, SCWI, or CWB in accordance with CSA W178.2 preferred. Knowledge of dimensional tolerances in accordance with the AISC Code of Standard Practice and AWS Structural Welding Codes is essential.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in the use of inspection tools and equipment such as tape measures, weld gauges, levels, squares, and flashlights. Knowledge of inspection requirements for high-strength bolted connections.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as Structural Steel Blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Software & Technology: Frequent use and knowledge of MS Windows 7 and/or MS Windows 10, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Blue Beam PDF Software, Kronos, two-way radio, and barcode scanner.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Environment: Work in both inside and outside environments, often dusty, cold, hot, dirty, and noisy. Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and extreme heat.

Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, sit, use hands, reach, talk, and hear. Frequent walking and stooping. Occasionally required to climb or balance. Must occasionally lift and move up to 75 lbs. Requires good judgment and the ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed.

If you have the skills and qualifications required for this role and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects while ensuring top-quality standards, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary!

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out to you!
Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

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