Certified Welding Inspector

Certified Welding Inspector

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity. We are currently seeking a Certified Welding Inspector for our Horn Lake, MS location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• The incumbent is required to be well-versed in various welding processes, including MIG, TIG, stick and flux-cored welding.
• Must be familiar with welding codes and standards, inspection criteria, and proper safety procedures
• Developing and teaching lesson plans, exercises, and exams
• Help in developing new courses and programs, and reviewing course evaluations
• Creating an engaging classroom environment and administering evaluations
• Maintain trainee records, assessments, and track progress
• Organize and maintain supplies and equipment to perform basic welding lab preparation and maintenance
• Coordinate training with the training and production team
• Reviewing and updating course materials, text, and course procedure sheets when updates are required or have been updated per OSHA requirements
• Administer competency-based pre and post-assessment test to evaluate the training effectiveness

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must hold a Certified Welding Educator (CWE) or a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and provide proof of certification through the American Welding Society (AWS)
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and at least 5 years of recent welding field experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of arc welding instruction experience
• Minimum of 5 years of recent teaching experience or industry training experience or a combination of teaching at the college level and industry trainer experience maybe substituted, year for year, for recent welding field experience
• Must be able to teach the workforce to read blueprints and layout material
• Be able to provide detailed and technically accurate written condition and open inspection reports

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

We Offer:

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package. Interested applicants, please email: lrussell@ritehite.com.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.