Qci/Cwi

EAS•Asheboro, NC

About The Position

Environmental Air Systems (EAS) designs and builds HVAC and mechanical solutions for complex commercial and industrial projects. The Quality Control Inspector/Certified Welding Inspector (QCI/CWI) joins the Manufacturing team and maintains welding quality assurance processes and established standards in accordance with EAS internal procedures and national code requirements. The role conducts inspections and monitors welding activities at EAS manufacturing facilities, and provides oversight and guidance to QC Inspectors at individual locations to help ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. The position also analyzes systemic welding process problems and takes corrective action within its authority, and prepares and conducts employee training as requested by management. The role conducts or supervises welder qualification testing, maintains qualification records, and performs welding inspections before, during, and after welding. It coordinates non-destructive testing with outside contractors and may assist with other inspections and testing as time or needs allow. The position is on first shift, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. On-the-job training and continued education training are provided.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Certified Welding Inspector certification required and must be maintained.
At least 3 years of inspection experience in pipe or structural fabrication, or experience approved by the Quality Manager.
Good written and oral documentation and communication skills.
Personal computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, BlueBeam Revu, Gmail, and cloud-based server use.
Advanced understanding of product design and operation.
Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
Ability to demonstrate leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to take on challenges to meet product specifications and client requirements.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects, people, and functions.
Skill in plant safety and construction requirements.
Knowledge of ANSI/AISC 360-16 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, Chapter N (Quality Control and Quality Assurance).

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in welding technologies.
Experience with quality assurance/quality control.

Responsibilities

Maintain welding quality assurance processes and standards in accordance with EAS internal procedures and national code requirements.
Conduct inspections and monitor welding activities in EAS manufacturing facilities.
Provide welding inspection oversight and guidance to QC Inspectors at individual manufacturing locations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Analyze systemic welding process problems and take corrective action within the role’s authority.
Prepare and conduct employee training as requested by management.
Conduct or supervise welding qualification testing in accordance with ASME Section IX and/or AWS D1.1 requirements.
Identify problems and recommend solutions to recurring welding quality issues.
Work with management and supervision to promote quality among employees.
Maintain welder qualification records using purchased software and/or an in-house tracking system.
Inspect welding before, during, and after the work in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Coordinate scheduling of non-destructive testing by outside contractors.
Assist QC Inspectors with other inspections and testing as time or needs allow, including equipment verifications, electrical testing, pipe pressurization testing, product performance testing, and final assembly inspections.