What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Welding Inspector position at American Welding Society?
Description
W&W|AFCO Steel is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment. W&W|AFCO provides equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race; color; religion; national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity); age (40 and older); disability; genetics; veteran status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Position reports to the Quality Control Supervisor and inspects raw materials, in-process work, and finished products for conformance to shop drawings, specifications, and codes by performing the following duties.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Read and understand shop fabrication drawings for steel bridge fabrication.
Read and understand specifications.
Read and understand codes and code requirements for :
Highway bridges
Railroad bridges
State DOT's
Welding & Bolting
Cleaning & Painting
Receive and maintain Quality Control Inspection records.
Examine raw materials and compare to ASTM codes.
Verify dimensions of product or material to match shop drawings.
Interpret engineering drawings, diagrams and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
Understand requirements for testing of welds, bolts, blast profile, coats, etc.
Visually inspect welds for conformance to code.
Assist in AISC annual audits.
Perform internal audits.
Complete NDE training, testing and certification.
Maintain CWI certification.
Complete required quality control inspection reports.
Perform all duties needed to maintain QA departmental functions on a daily basis.
Act as liaison to outside inspectors.
Review and sign off on NDE / testing P.O. for department as well as PRS and VBB.
Determine testing for mechanical requirements on samples.
Operate any diagnostic equipment needed to perform job.
Enforce non-conformance procedure as required.
Ensure inspection equipment used in shop is calibrated.
Prepare weld procedures for shop use
Prepare weld procedure qualifications
Assist in development of Standard Procedure
Prepare and submit repair procedures for fabrication errors
Help develop monthly quality summaries
Resolve Quality issues due to shop errors or field errors
Performs related duties as needed by supervision.
Additional duties may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED);
Minimum of three years related experience and / or training in steel fabrication; or an equivalent combination of higher education and experience in the steel fabrication industry or closely related fields.
AWS CWI
Ability to read and interpret shop fabrication drawings.
Ability to read and interpret American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 and D1.3 Code Criteria.
Ability to interface effectively with shop supervision, management and welding personnel.
Ability to perform and document inspection activities during fabrication and welding of structural piece members
Job ID : 74865274
