What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) position at Metal Trades, Inc.?
Company Overview
Driven by Quality Strengthened by Steel since 1962, Metal Trades, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company specializing in custom and heavy steel fabrication across various sectors, including ship repair and commercial marine construction.
Summary
As a Welding Inspector at Metal Trades, Inc., you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards in our welding processes. This role is vital to our commitment to delivering exceptional products and services in the metal fabrication industry.
Directs and coordinates activities involved with welder/fitters, visual testing inspectors and the production of customer demands throughout facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following for associates. Other duties may be assigned.
Ensures welding processes, procedural instructions, evaluations, inspection processes, etc. are held to customer and code requirements of all fabrication performed.
- Assists the Quality Manager with the implementation, interpretation, and maintaining Company quality assurance standards.
- Trains internal visual testing inspectors and fabrication employees in inspection procedures and processes.
- Maintains oversight of visual testing inspectors to ensure conformity to company and customer weld inspection programs and regulations.
- Provides Quality Manager and Factory Manager with status reports for internal control on quality issues concerning fabrication processes and procedures.
- Assist Company personnel in the determination of root cause for quality issues related to the welding process.
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Certified Welder Inspector
- Minimum five years knowledge of fabrication within the steel industry
- Three-year minimum experience using Microsoft Office applications
- Three years of quality system coordination or supervision in a manufacturing environment required
- Familiarity with ISO9000 required
- Three years of supervisory skills preferred
- Ability to maneuver up to 200 lbs. independently
- Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. without assistance
- Ability to read blue prints, tape measures, calipers, and micrometers
· Education: May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with at least two to five years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Requirements
PHYSICAL TASKS / FREQUENCY
Sitting / Occasional
Walking / Frequent
Bending / Frequent
Squatting/Stooping / Frequent
Crawling / Occasional
Climbing/Heights / Occasional
Kneeling / Frequent
Twisting / Occasional
Standing / Frequent
Reaching Above Shoulder / Frequent
Hand Dexterity/Tool Usage / Frequent
Operation of Motor Vehicle/Forklift/Crane / Occasional
Work Around Non-Contained Machinery / Occasional
Work in Tight/Confined Spaces / Frequent (may also require some type of respirator)
Physical Activity / Constant
Length of Work Day / 8 or 10 hours plus OT when required depending upon shift
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
50 pounds
PUSHING/PULLING REQUIREMENTS:
50 pounds
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
