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
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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
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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.
