Quality Inspector - Piping

Birdon America, Inc. • Bayou la Batre, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Birdon America, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector – Piping to join our growing team at our Bayou La Batre, Alabama Shipyard. This is a great opportunity for you to provide your knowledge and skills to a growing company conducting ships service and repair and building new United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessels.

Requirements

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with 3 to 5 years of experience in the ship/boat building industry welding aluminum and carbon steel.
• Qualified as a Level I or Level II in VT, MT, and PT nondestructive examination involving pipe welds.
• Must be able to read blueprints, material test reports, and audit welding and NDE programs and personnel.
• Must be able to set up own test equipment and write NDE reports.
• Excellent math skills with the ability to read linear distance measuring devices and learn standard survey techniques for conducting dimensional control activities.
• Ability to operate powered equipment safely and comply with all safety standards.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, good communication skills, and work well with others.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, squat or kneel regularly, as well as climb stairs and ladders and enter confined spaces to complete tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cu, CuNi, and stainless steel piping a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct receiving inspections of raw materials, components, consumables, and equipment from vendors and subcontractors.
• Conduct fit-up inspections prior to welding and VT, MT, and PT inspections of post welded piping and outfitting assemblies; conduct UT inspection to determine material thicknesses and condition; and conduct dimensional control checks of finished products.
• Verify welding machine settings, gauges, and wire feed speeds.
• Perform witnessed inspections and tests with customers, USCG representatives, and ABS certification authorities.
• Document findings in drawing redlines, weld maps, and NDE reports.
• Fill out non-conforming product forms and recommend corrective activities.
• Learn and communicate the key tenants of the Quality Management System (QMS).

What This Job Offers

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