Quality Control Inspector I

NWPX Infrastructure • Adelanto, CA

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About The Position

The QC Inspector performs routine quality assurance and quality control inspections and testing to ensure manufactured products meet or exceed specified standards and requirements. The role requires knowledge of processes, codes, job specifications, inspection equipment, and related documentation. Inspection areas may include dimensional inspection, weld inspection, coating and lining inspection, laboratory testing, and final inspection. The level and pay range depend on certifications held and the points assigned under the NWP QA Certification Rating Card. This position provides specialty support to the facility and has no supervisory responsibilities. The inspector may interact with all levels of the Northwest Pipe organization and works under established policies and procedures, receiving detailed instructions for new projects and assignments.

The role may require a flexible schedule, including work outside standard office hours, evenings, or weekends to meet project timelines and deadlines. Regular, reliable attendance is necessary. Work may take place inside and outside, including plant, yard, and construction areas, and may involve temperature extremes, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, respirator use, and confined spaces. Required personal protective equipment in plant, yard, or construction areas includes a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and a reflective vest.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Sufficient education, training, and experience to qualify in the inspection methods being used, as needed.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and simple correspondence, and to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and compute ratios, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos, and carry out detailed written or oral instructions using common-sense understanding.
• Ability to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including fingering, climbing, balancing, stooping, standing, walking, feeling, talking, communicating, and hearing; some tasks also require kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to perform light work, exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Visual acuity for close and distance vision and inspection of small defects and parts using measurement devices; other visual requirements include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting visual focus.
• Wear required personal protective equipment in plant, yard, or construction areas: hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and reflective vest.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Additional QA certifications applicable to the NWP QA Certification Rating Card; inspector levels are based on certification points (QC I: 0–10, QC II: 11–17, QC III: 18–26, QC IV: 27+).

Responsibilities

• Communicate QA/QC requirements and objectives between supervision and lead personnel.
• Ensure products meet or exceed applicable standards and specifications.
• Perform nondestructive examination (NDE) inspections and document results when qualified.
• Maintain inspection and testing documentation.
• Perform inspections and testing at a pace consistent with quality, quantity, and operational requirements.
• Perform duties in one or more areas, including dimensional inspection, weld inspection, coating and lining inspection, laboratory testing, and final inspection.
• Accommodate a flexible work schedule as needed.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the QC Lead, QA Manager, or Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED