QCI/CWI

Environmental Air Systems•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, oversees welding inspection requirements and procedures for QC Inspectors at individual manufacturing locations, and works to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. It also analyzes systemic welding process problems, takes corrective action within its authority, and prepares and conducts employee training as requested by management. The position works 1st shift, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. It conducts or supervises welding qualification tests, performs welding inspections before, during, and after welding, maintains welder qualification records, coordinates outside non-destructive testing, and assists with other quality control inspections and tests as time or needs require. On-the-job 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 accept 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 established standards in accordance with EAS internal procedures and national code requirements.
Conduct inspections and monitor welding activities within EAS manufacturing facilities.
Provide oversight and guidance to QC Inspectors at individual manufacturing locations regarding welding inspection requirements and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Analyze systemic welding process problems and take corrective action within the scope of authority.
Prepare and conduct related 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 for recurring welding quality issues.
Work with management and supervision to instill quality practices among employees.
Maintain welder qualification records using purchased software and/or an in-house tracking system.
Conduct welding inspections before, during, and after welding in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Coordinate scheduling of non-destructive testing by outside contractors.
Assist QC Inspectors with inspections and testing outside welding as time or needs require, including equipment verifications, electrical testing, pipe pressurization testing, product performance testing, and final assembly inspections.