Manufacturing Quality Coordinator

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position ensures products meet industry standards and ASME codes by inspecting, testing, and measuring materials/products, maintaining records, and collaborating with other departments to resolve quality issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Aid in functioning the Manufacturing quality program including quality procedures, processes, standards, training, planning and documentation.
• Review drawings and fabrication documentation for discrepancies and assist in determining the proper quality procedures and processes to apply; document and report discrepancies.
• Monitor internal and external quality and adherence to designated manufacturing processes, documentation and procedures.
• Assist in monitoring and verifying weld procedures and weld qualifications.
• Perform product quality inspections including, but not limited to receiving, fit up, in-process and final.
• Document all inspections in detail using individualized inspection forms.
• Provide quality direction to craftsmen, supervisors and managers in order to complete assigned projects on-time and accurately.
• Assist in directing rework of projects and ensure quality workmanship standards. Notify Senior Team Leader and Production Manager of any notable re-work.
• Assist in identifying and resolving non-conformances following proper protocol and procedures; document and report non-conformances to the Manufacturing Quality Manager.
• Assist in training and guiding employees in quality techniques and processes.
• Assure quality control of assigned projects; follow methods of continuous improvement; communicate with supervision to understand project scope and proper procedures; oversee project/product quality control and assurance.
• Ensure compliance to applicable AWS/ASME code(s) as determined per project.
• Maintain calibration of shop tools; document and file calibration reports.
• Ensure a clean and organized workspace; adhere to ICM policies including safety policies.
• Ensure measuring devices, gauges, and instruments are calibrated and certified.
• Ability to work independently and travel for project quality completion as necessary.

Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent required

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• 5 plus years' experience welding and fabricating experience preferred
• 1-3 years of manufacturing/fabrication inspection experience required
• Experience in welding techniques and processes such as GMAW,
• FCAW, MCAW, SAW, GTAW and SMAW in the short circuit and spray transfer processes required

Skills/Abilities:

• Possess capability to perform and teach quality welding techniques at advanced level; must be willing to learn and participate in continuing education
• Able to lead by example and be self-motivated
• Ability to analyze and interpret various weld defects and the correction of each
• Ability to read, understand and apply weld procedures
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret blue prints required
• Ability to use tape measures, squares, levels, various layout tools, micrometers, dial indicators, weld gages and various basic calibration standards
• Ability to identify beam, angle, channel, plate and other types of materials by size, thickness, and type

Must possess current, valid driver’s license with no restrictions. Travel couple be up to 5%. Manufacturing and office environment, may be exposed to extremes in temperature, hazardous or moving equipment, loud noises, and crowded environments continually. May be required to work at elevations of up to 60 feet.