Quality Inspector

Coordinate between Veritas Steel Production and DOT Inspectors to ensure DOT witnessing of production operations and QC hold points are being completed.
• Perform visual inspection of material as required.
• Perform layout checks as needed.
• Perform rotational capacity tests on bolts prior to use in shop.
• Work with outside inspectors to resolve quality issues on the floor.
• Monitor welder qualification tests.
• Monitor and record welding parameters to insure compliance to approved WPS.
• Be able to read and understand the Welding code and Specifications.
• Perform Dimensional checks on lay downs and shop assemblies. Use Total Station as needed.
• Develop improvements in the quality control process to facilitate flow of work through shop.

Primary Responsibilities: How will you accomplish the Objectives?

• Conduct audits of Quality Management System
• Perform in a manner that will assure quality work flowing through the shop.
• Work with welders and leadmen to maintain quality.
• Be available, by use of a radio, etc. to perform needed checks.
• Maintain a log of work done, and complete required reports.
• Interpret the Specifications and applicable Codes.
• Ability to be flexible to work either early or late within assigned shift as needed.
• Coordinate inspection of QC hold points between production and DOT Inspectors.
• Use and encourage safe working habits.

Competencies/Skills

To perform the responsibilities, you must have the ability and skills to:

• Effectively communicate with the crews, supervisors, and Quality Manager the results of your work, evaluate problems, proposed acceptable corrections, solutions, and schedules.
• Ability to understand and interpret blueprints, 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
• Coordinate your work with shipping department to assure loads have been inspected and ready to ship.
• Work with supervisors to plan your work and time in each shop to facilitate the flow of quality work through the shop.
• General working knowledge of Total Station to assist crews as needed and finalize assemblies during off shifts as needed.
• Positive attitude to promote team morale and ability to coach employees for improved quality of workmanship

Measures of Success: Objective facts that demonstrate great performance.

• Outstanding work record, great attendance record and always-on time.
• No accidents. A safe worker is an asset to both their fellow worker and the company.
• Increase throughput in the area that work being performed being able to streamline the required work and constantly making positive improvements.
• Accept positive feedback from fellow workers and supervisors, on performance and competencies.

Requirements –

• Certified Welding Inspector Certification or ASNT VT Level II

Preferred Qualifications –

• ASNT MT Level II
• ASNT UT Level II
• NACE or SSPC BCI Level I
• Fabrication Shop Background