Quality Control Inspector

Central States•Springdale, AR

19d

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector performs dimensional, visual weld, ultrasonic, process, finished-goods, and load inspections in accordance with company standards and management direction. The role evaluates the effectiveness of welders’ work; welders remain responsible for the quality and self-inspection of their own work. The inspector also provides technical support to plant personnel on the quality of raw materials, parts, components, and consumables, as well as welding, shop drawings, and fabrication standards. The position follows plant safety procedures, uses applicable PPE, supports environmental, process, and quality controls, reports machinery issues, maintains accurate records, and cleans and resets the work area at the end of each shift. The employee may cross-train and work in any production position as needed, perform other directed duties, and lift or move materials and finished products manually or with hoists or cranes. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. The work takes place primarily around machinery and moving objects or vehicles. Work areas and job sites may be loud, not temperature controlled, and exposed to outdoor weather. The role may require work at job sites or other facilities, on weekends or other shifts, and being on call.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Two years of welding and/or welding inspection experience.
Ability to use and read common weld inspection measuring tools, including tape measures, squares, protractors, fillet weld gauges, V-WAC gauges, bridge-cam gauges, and ultrasonic testing equipment.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and use a calculator.
Ability to interpret welding symbols.
Ability to learn production operations.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Customer- and detail-oriented.
Continuous improvement mindset and ability to verbalize ideas for process and workflow improvements.
Willingness to pursue personal and professional growth by obtaining trade-related skills and certifications.
Ability to work at job sites and other facilities, on weekends and other shifts, and to be on call.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing for long periods and lifting, pushing, or pulling items up to 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

AWS CAWI or CWI certification.
ASNT weld NDT certification or IAS S2 certification.

Responsibilities

Follow plant safety procedures and use applicable personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hold team members accountable for safety procedures and environmental, process, and quality control practices.
Follow setup procedures and work instructions documented in the Operations System.
Promptly report machinery issues to Maintenance.
Clean and reset the work area at the end of each shift, including sweeping, storing items, stacking pallets, restocking packaging, and disposing of trash.
Accurately update written or electronic records and visual tracking.
Cross-train as directed and work in any production position in the plant as needed.
Complete work as directed by plant management.
Perform dimensional checks and visual weld inspections of products released by welders to evaluate the effectiveness of their work.
Use gauges and other equipment for dimensional checks and visual weld inspections.
Perform ultrasonic inspections as required by company standards or plant management.
Perform process, finished-goods, and load audits according to company standards and management direction.
Provide technical support on the quality of raw materials, parts, components, and consumables; welding; shop drawing interpretation; and fabrication standards.
Lift or move materials and finished products manually or with hoists or cranes.