Weld Destruct 1st Shift
About The Position
The Weld Destruct position performs destructive and nondestructive testing of materials, parts, and products to evaluate performance, service life, material characteristics, and weld quality. The role uses hand and power tools, measurement equipment, visual aids, and computer programs to inspect and test parts, identify nonconformances, document findings, and support production and quality activities. The position also performs acid and measurement tests using nitric acid and a lecoscope, evaluates and reports test data, records results, and communicates part failures to Weld Technicians for equipment repair or service. It supports the company’s Quality Management System, safety and environmental requirements, housekeeping, training, audits, and continuous improvement activities.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform duties safely and effectively, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
- One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; stated as preferred.
- Ability to stand for 8–10 hours per day and perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Safety shoes, such as composite-toe, carbon-toe, or steel-toe shoes.
- Knowledge of metrics and standard measurements.
- Ability to tear apart a weld.
- Knowledge of operating pneumatic and power tools.
- Basic computer navigation skills.
- Comprehensive abilities.
- Ability to use basic math skills.
Nice To Haves
- One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Understand and explain the company’s Quality Policy, the Quality Management System, relevant policies, procedures, work instructions, and how the position contributes to customer satisfaction.
- Identify Quality Management System or implementation nonconformances and document or log them.
- Participate in preventive actions, conduct corrective actions, and perform problem-solving analysis and reporting as required.
- Maintain housekeeping in the personal work area and shared facility space.
- Comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
- Participate in needs analysis and attend and complete scheduled training and educational programs.
- Participate in independent objective auditing activities when requested and support continuous improvement.
- Support production by containing suspect or defective materials or services to prevent further processing.
- Use hand and power tools to perform destructive and nondestructive testing on materials, parts, and products.
- Inspect materials, parts, and products for conformance to specifications and discuss nonconformances with the Supervisor.
- Operate cutters, grinders, and press equipment to break welds, and use nitric acid and a lecoscope to conduct acid and measurement tests.
- Use measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers to verify weld adequacy.
- Complete paperwork to inform Weld Technicians of part failures requiring equipment repair or service.
- Evaluate data and write reports validating conformance or indicating deviations from standards.
- Enter engineering-provided data into graphs and charts.
- Recommend changes to quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within equipment capability.
- Complete required paperwork, record data, and submit completed paperwork to the Supervisor.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): employee-owners receive company shares annually as an additional retirement benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
