Senior Quality NDT Inspector (PAUT) - VUG - Evenings
About The Position
Valmont is hiring a Senior NDT Inspector for its Quality team. The position performs work and reports to the Brenham, Texas facility, with the main location site identified as Valmont United Galvanizing (VUG). The inspector uses advanced nondestructive testing methods, including Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), and serves as a technical expert and mentor in a manufacturing operation. The role helps ensure fabricated steel products meet safety, quality, customer, and applicable industry requirements. The position is on the evening shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Additional hours outside the standard schedule may be required based on business needs. Starting base pay is $37.94–$38.63 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, with a $1.00-per-hour off-shift differential, pay progression opportunities at 90 days, one year, and two years, periodic wage review opportunities, and an annual discretionary bonus opportunity. The work takes place primarily in a manufacturing environment and involves frequent movement through production, shipping, and inspection areas. The environment includes heat and cold, dust and dirt, fumes and vibration, and industrial noise levels exceeding 80 decibels. Work takes place indoors and outdoors throughout all seasons, and required personal protective equipment must be worn at all times. Physical activities include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; frequent standing and walking; reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, and climbing; and using hands and arms to operate equipment and inspection tools. The role requires close, distance, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception. Valmont offers competitive pay, shift differential opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, career development and advancement opportunities, and a culture focused on safety, integrity, and teamwork. Benefits may depend on role, work schedule, or location and include healthcare, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability (including maternity leave), work-life support, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, and voluntary wellness and support programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma and at least 7 years of related experience, or an associate degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree.
- At least 3 years of experience in a fabricated steel manufacturing environment.
- Current Level II NDT certifications.
- Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) certification.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Experience using measuring and inspection tools such as calipers, weld gauges, levels, and tape measures.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot NDT testing equipment.
- Basic mathematical skills, including fractions and decimal conversions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- 10 or more years of experience in a fabricated steel manufacturing environment.
- Associate degree in NDT from an accredited institution.
- SNT-TC-1A Level II certifications in UT, VT, MT, and PT.
- AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI).
- Additional AWS certifications.
- AMPP (NACE) CIP certification.
- Advanced knowledge of quality assurance and inspection methods.
- Previous experience coaching, mentoring, or training others.
Responsibilities
- Perform nondestructive examinations using PAUT, UT, MT, PT, and VT.
- Evaluate inspection results and determine product acceptance according to customer specifications, codes, and quality requirements.
- Interpret inspection reports and make critical quality decisions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, including AWS D1.1.
- Conduct dimensional inspections and verify product conformance.
- Generate and maintain inspection reports, records, and documentation.
- Perform metallurgical testing, weld coupon testing, positive material identification, and macro examinations.
- Support quality audits and demonstrate Valmont's quality systems to customers and third-party auditors.
- Mentor and develop less experienced NDT Inspectors.
- Collaborate with production teams to maintain workflow and resolve quality concerns.
- Exercise stop-work authority when necessary to prevent quality issues and customer dissatisfaction.
- Promote and uphold Valmont's safety culture and quality standards.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Shift differential opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, including maternity leave
- Work-life support
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- Healthcare, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision
- Voluntary programs including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
- Pay progression opportunities at 90 days, one year, and two years
- Periodic wage review opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
