Certfied Welding Inspectors -Nondestructive Testing

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Quality inspector will play an integral role in ensuring quality products that conform to set specifications in a timely, efficient, and safe manner to promote and support the success of Steward Machine Company

Essential Functions / Duties

• Inspects machines and fabricated weldments at time of assembly, inspection area, or machining station to ensure conformance to specifications
• Verifies conformance of vendor furnished parts and materials to plans and specifications
• Works with production to ensure timely inspection functions per hold points, to complete the shop flow of the part(s)
• Record findings for Visual, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrate and Ultrasonics Testing on inspection reports
• Read blueprints and engineering specifications to obtain product information such as specified material surface, dimensional and NDT requirements.
• Measures dimensions, such as length, height, diameter, and distance, between reference points, using precision instruments.
• Locate reference points on parts and measure dimension such as angle, arc, and radii
• Prepare inspection reports and welding logs.
• Dimension inspection of component and assemblies
• Inspect first run, in-process and final fabricated parts and assemblies
• Set up and test equipment to ensure accuracy
• Test hardness of workpiece surface using hardness testing machine
• Prepare and maintain calibration records for welding machines and Inspection gages.
• Prepare and maintain Welder Continuity Logs

Role / Department / Location Specific Requirements

Reports to the Plant Manager

Position is based at Plant 3 in Bainbridge, GA. Relocation assistance available

Job Requirements Must have CWI minimum and minimum of 900 documented Hours Ultrasound experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Prior experience in Visual and NDT Inspections of fabricated weldments
• Prior experience in heavy construction machining or industry related
• Self-starter with good customer service skills and a pleasant demeanor, with the ability to maintain a good working relationship with management and co-workers
• Dexterity, physical strength, and physical stamina
• Technical skills and ability to understand blueprints, documents, and manuals
• Attention to detail
• Verbal and written communication skills

Education requirements or equivalent experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED or equivalent
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector – CWI
• One year of Ultrasonic Testing experience to AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.5 Codes
• One year of technical school or five years of experience in heavy steel fabrication
• Able to read, write basic math (fractions, decimals, and trigonometry).
• Able to solve complex technical problems with limited direction

Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description – may require other duties as assigned.

Job may change over time in accordance with business needs.

Job description does not guarantee employment.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance