Quality Control Inspector I

NWPX Infrastructure • Tracy, CA

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About The Position

The QC Inspector provides specialty support to the facility by ensuring manufactured products conform to specified requirements and meet the highest quality standards. The position requires substantial knowledge of processes, codes, and job specifications, along with the ability to perform routine quality assurance and quality control product inspections, operate QA/QC equipment, and document inspections and testing. Work may involve dimensional inspection, weld inspection, coating and lining inspection, lab testing, and final inspection. The inspector level and pay range are determined by certifications held and the points assigned under the NWP QA Certification Rating Card: 0–8 points is Level D (entry level), 9–15 is Level C, 16–24 is Level B, and 25 or more is Level A.

The role has no supervisory responsibilities and may interact with all levels of the Northwest Pipe organization. The employee works under established policies and procedures, receiving detailed instructions on new projects and assignments. Reliable attendance is necessary. Project timelines and work volume may require work outside standard office hours, including evenings or weekends. Personal protective equipment is required in plant, yard, or construction areas.

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 be qualified in the inspection methods being used, as needed.
• Certified Welding Instructor (CWI) certification is required for Level A through Level C inspectors.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret 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.
• Basic arithmetic, measurement, and quantitative skills, including calculating ratios, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and applying 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 understand simple instructions, correspondence, and memos and follow detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of light work, including occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force and frequently exerting up to 10 pounds.
• Visual acuity to perform close inspection of small defects and parts, read extensively, use measurement devices, and operate machines or inspect parts.
• Ability to meet the stated vision requirements, including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and visual focus adjustment.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Communicate QA/QC requirements and objectives effectively between supervision and lead personnel.
• Ensure products meet or exceed standards and specifications.
• Perform and document nondestructive examination (NDE) inspections when qualified.
• Maintain inspection and testing documentation.
• Work at a pace sufficient to meet inspection and testing quality and quantity requirements consistent with operational needs.
• Perform duties in one or more areas: dimensional inspection, weld inspection, coating and lining inspection, lab testing, or final inspection.
• Accommodate a flexible work schedule as needed.
• Perform other tasks and duties 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