Quality Control Inspector

Drake-Williams Steel•Omaha, NE

4d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector performs all facets of inspection and evaluates materials, processes, and workmanship to ensure compliance with DWS procedures and applicable specifications, provisions, and codes. The position has authority to reject non-conforming work, stop non-conforming production operations, and authorize corrective action through interpretation of the AWS code. The role performs dimensional and visual inspections of sub-assemblies, assemblies, processes, and finished products; first-article, in-process, and final inspections; incoming-material inspections; and non-destructive testing. The inspector documents inspections, maintains records, calibrates or verifies precision instruments, assists with evaluating or certifying production personnel as instructed, and completes documentation using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Bluebeam. This is a full-time, first-shift position in the structural shop in Omaha, Nebraska. The employee is expected to work 40 hours per week; overtime and weekends may be required based on company needs. The work involves frequent standing and continuous walking during 8- to 12-hour shifts, physical handling and positioning of materials, and occasional exposure to varied shop conditions and substances. Required personal protective equipment must be worn in the shop.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in the structural steel or a similar industry.
Completion of a 2-year technical degree in NDT, welding, or another applicable discipline from a qualified trade school.
Good overall knowledge of steel fabrication practices and procedures.
Good knowledge of applicable codes and specifications, including AISC, AWS, and ASTM.
Ability to read and understand DWS shop drawings.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work without supervision.
Superior initiative and ambition.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and pushing or pulling materials.
Ability to hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues and visually read and interpret shop drawings.
Wear all required personal protective equipment in the shop.

Responsibilities

Perform dimensional and visual inspections of sub-assemblies, assemblies, processes, and final products.
Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections of fabrication processes and finished products.
Inspect incoming raw materials and other purchased materials.
Perform non-destructive testing to ensure compliance with specifications or support production operations.
Document inspections and maintain appropriate records.
Perform calibration and verification procedures on shop precision instruments.
Assist in evaluating or certifying production personnel as instructed by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
Complete documentation using Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel, and Bluebeam.
Reject non-conforming work, stop non-conforming production operations, and authorize corrective action through interpretation of the AWS code.