Quality Inspector - CWI - Weekend Day Shift

Veritas Steel•Palatka, FL

About The Position

Veritas Steel is hiring a Quality Inspector to support quality control for steel bridge fabrication. The role coordinates between production and Department of Transportation (DOT) inspectors to ensure production operations and quality-control hold points receive required witnessing and inspection. The inspector performs material, layout, dimensional, bolt rotational-capacity, and welding-related checks; interprets applicable codes and specifications; and helps resolve quality issues on the shop floor. The position also supports improvements to quality processes and the flow of work through the shop. The inspector works with crews, welders, leadmen, supervisors, the Quality Manager, shipping, and outside inspectors. They maintain work logs and required reports, coordinate inspection readiness, promote safe work habits, and may use a radio to respond to inspection needs. The schedule is listed as 3rd shift, 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday through Sunday, with work on Thursday or Monday to complete four 12-hour shifts. The posting also notes the ability to work early or late within the assigned shift as needed. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or ASNT VT Level II.
Ability to read and understand welding codes and specifications.
Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and 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.
Ability to coordinate work with shipping and production teams.
General working knowledge of Total Station.
Ability to work early or late within the assigned shift as needed.
Ability to work the stated schedule: 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday through Sunday, plus Thursday or Monday to complete four 12-hour shifts.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate between production and DOT inspectors to ensure production operations and quality-control hold points are witnessed and completed.
Perform visual material inspections as required.
Perform layout checks as needed.
Conduct rotational-capacity tests on bolts before shop use.
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 (WPS).
Perform dimensional checks on laydowns and shop assemblies, using a Total Station as needed.
Develop improvements to quality-control processes to facilitate workflow through the shop.
Conduct Quality Management System audits.
Perform work that assures quality work flows through the shop.
Work with welders and leadmen to maintain quality.
Remain available to perform required checks, using a radio or similar means.
Maintain a log of work performed and complete required reports.
Interpret specifications and applicable codes.
Coordinate QC hold-point inspections between production and DOT inspectors.
Use and encourage safe working habits.
Communicate work results to crews, supervisors, and the Quality Manager; evaluate problems and propose acceptable corrections, solutions, and schedules.
Coordinate inspection work with the shipping department to ensure loads are inspected and ready to ship.
Work with supervisors to plan inspection work and time in each shop to support workflow.
Use general Total Station knowledge to assist crews and finalize assemblies during off shifts as needed.