Weld Destruct 3rd Shift

Challenge Manufacturing•Cusseta, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weld Destruct position performs destructive and nondestructive testing of materials, parts, and products to evaluate performance, life, material characteristics, and weld quality. The role uses hand and power tools, measurement equipment, visual aids, and computer programs to inspect products, break welds, conduct acid and measurement tests, record and evaluate data, and report findings. It also supports production by identifying and containing suspect or defective material and by communicating part failures to Weld Technicians for equipment repair or service. The position is responsible for following the company’s Quality Management System, related policies and work instructions, and all applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements. It contributes to corrective and preventive actions, problem solving, audits, training, housekeeping, and continuous improvement. This is a third-shift position at the company’s plant in Cusseta, Alabama, scheduled Sunday through Thursday. Occasional early arrivals, late stays, or weekend work may be needed to meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
Ability to stand for 8–10 hours a day and physically perform the essential functions, 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 and how the position contributes to customer satisfaction.
Understand the Quality Management System, its document architecture, and relevant quality policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Identify Quality Management System or implementation non-conformances and document or log them.
Participate in preventive actions, conduct corrective actions, and perform problem-solving analysis and reporting as required.
Maintain housekeeping in personal work areas and shared facility spaces.
Comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
Participate in needs analysis and attend and complete required training and educational programs.
Participate in independent objective audits when requested and support continuous improvement activities.
Support production by containing suspect or defective material or services to prevent further processing.
Use hand and power tools to perform destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, and products.
Inspect materials, parts, and products for conformance to specifications and contact the Supervisor about non-conformances.
Operate cutters, grinders, and press equipment to break welds, and use nitric acid to conduct acid and measurement tests with a lecoscope.
Use measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers to verify weld adequacy.
Complete paperwork informing Weld Technicians of part failures that require equipment repair or service.
Evaluate data and write reports validating standards or identifying deviations.
Enter data into graphs and charts provided by Engineering.
Recommend modifications to quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within equipment capability.
Complete required paperwork, record data, and submit completed paperwork to the Supervisor.