Quality Inspector - CWI - Weekend Day Shift

Veritas Steel LLC•Palatka, FL

About The Position

Veritas Steel is hiring a Quality Inspector to support quality control in its steel bridge fabrication operations. The role coordinates between production and Department of Transportation (DOT) inspectors to ensure production operations and quality-control hold points receive the required witnessing and inspection. The inspector checks materials, layouts, bolts, welders, welding parameters, shop assemblies, and dimensional tolerances; resolves quality issues with outside inspectors; and helps improve quality-control processes to keep work flowing through the shop. The position requires interpreting welding codes, project specifications, and applicable codes, maintaining work logs and reports, and coordinating with production, shipping, and supervisors. Relocation assistance is available. The role is listed with a weekend shift schedule of 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, plus either Thursday or Monday to complete four 12-hour shifts. The inspector may need to work early or late within the assigned shift and be available by radio to perform inspections as needed.

Requirements

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or ASNT VT Level II certification.
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.
General working knowledge of Total Station.
Ability to communicate effectively with crews, supervisors, and the Quality Manager.
Ability to coordinate work with shipping and supervisors.
Positive attitude and ability to promote team morale and coach employees.
Ability to work either early or late within the assigned shift as needed.
Weekend schedule: 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, Saturday, and 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 Veritas Steel production and DOT inspectors to ensure production operations and QC hold points are witnessed.
Perform visual material inspections and layout checks as needed.
Perform rotational capacity tests on bolts before shop use.
Work with outside inspectors to resolve quality issues on the production floor.
Monitor welder qualification tests and record welding parameters to ensure compliance with approved WPS.
Read and interpret welding codes, project specifications, and applicable codes.
Perform dimensional checks on laydowns and shop assemblies, using a Total Station as needed.
Develop improvements to quality-control processes to facilitate shop workflow.
Conduct audits of the Quality Management System.
Help ensure quality work flows through the shop and work with welders and leadmen to maintain quality.
Remain available by radio to perform required checks.
Maintain a log of work performed and complete required reports.
Coordinate inspections of QC hold points between production and DOT inspectors.
Use and encourage safe working habits.
Coordinate with shipping to ensure loads have been inspected and are ready to ship.
Work with supervisors to plan work and time in each shop to facilitate the flow of quality work.
Assist crews with Total Station work and finalize assemblies during off shifts as needed.
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.