Quality Inspector - CWI - Weekend Day Shift

Veritas Steel LLC•Palatka, FL

About The Position

The Quality Inspector coordinates between Veritas Steel production and DOT inspectors to ensure production operations and quality-control hold points are witnessed and completed. The role performs material, layout, bolt rotational-capacity, and dimensional inspections; monitors welder qualification tests and welding parameters for compliance with approved welding procedure specifications; and works with outside inspectors, welders, leadmen, and supervisors to resolve quality issues and maintain workmanship. The inspector interprets applicable codes and specifications, reads blueprints, uses measurement tools and a Total Station as needed, maintains work logs and reports, coordinates inspections with production and shipping, and develops improvements to the quality-control process and shop workflow. The position also supports safe working practices and may need to work early or late within the assigned shift.

Requirements

Certified Welding Inspector certification or ASNT VT Level II certification.
Ability to understand and interpret blueprints.
Ability to use measurement tools and techniques to verify geometric tolerances of fabricated parts and assemblies.
Strong attention to detail and ability to make informed decisions based on project codes and specifications.
Ability to communicate effectively with crews, supervisors, and the Quality Manager.
General working knowledge of Total Station.

Nice To Haves

ASNT MT Level II.
ASNT UT Level II.
NACE or SSPC BCI Level I.
Fabrication shop background.

Responsibilities

Coordinate DOT witnessing of production operations and quality-control hold points between Veritas Steel production and DOT inspectors.
Perform visual inspections of materials as required.
Perform layout checks as needed.
Perform rotational-capacity tests on bolts before they are used in the shop.
Work with outside inspectors to resolve quality issues on the shop floor.
Monitor welder qualification tests.
Monitor and record welding parameters to ensure compliance with approved welding procedure specifications.
Read and interpret welding codes, specifications, project codes, and applicable standards.
Perform dimensional checks on laydowns and shop assemblies, using a Total Station as needed.
Develop improvements to the quality-control process to facilitate shop workflow.
Conduct audits of the Quality Management System.
Work with welders and leadmen to maintain quality.
Remain available by radio or other means to perform needed checks.
Maintain a log of work performed and complete required reports.
Coordinate quality-control hold-point inspections between production and DOT inspectors.
Coordinate inspection with the shipping department to ensure loads are inspected and ready to ship.
Work with supervisors to plan work and time in each shop to support the flow of quality work.
Use and encourage safe working habits.
Communicate inspection results, evaluate problems, and propose acceptable corrections, solutions, and schedules to crews, supervisors, and the Quality Manager.
Coach employees to improve quality of workmanship and promote team morale.