What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Welding Inspector - 3rd Shift position at The D S Brown Company?
Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM
The Opportunity
Founded in 1890, The D.S. Brown Company, a Gibraltar Industries Company, is a world-wide leader and supplier of engineered products to the bridge and highway industry. Headquartered in North Baltimore, Ohio, the Company actively sells to bridge and pavement contractors, specialty subcontractors, and construction product distributors. The D.S. Brown Company prides itself on its quality workforce and its reputable products. Check us out at www.dsbrown.com and become part of our awesome team!
This position performs inspections on incoming materials and fabricated products, in accordance with State DOT specifications and various owner requirements.
Who We’re Looking For
All your life, you've been a thinker – a practical innovator with rolled-up sleeves, a strong sense of purpose and healthy dose of optimist in you. A maker who gets things done. If you dream of using technology to make a difference in the world, we want you with us.
At Gibraltar, we're solving big problems and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, changing lives with smarter products and services in agtech, renewable energy and residential products that will shape a better future for people and the planet. So we're looking for more than great talent, we're looking for good people with a unique point of view – creators ready to tackle our most important challenges.
If you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive culture, working side by side with talented teammates or hand in hand with customers and communities to solve real-world technology problems, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do (Essential Duties but Not Limited To)
- Weld fit-up and inspection in accordance with approved drawings, DOT specifications and AWS requirements
- Coating Inspection (galvanizing, paint, etc.)
- Perform NDT, or obtain hours in various methods to become qualified
- Communicate with State DOT and 3rd Party inspectors
- Document nonconformances and corrective actions through work instructions and quality alerts
- Provide training, as needed, to production personnel
- Understand and process internal and external project sampling and testing protocols
- Coordinate with Manufacturing/Engineering with blueprint discrepancies
- Coordinate with production and suppliers on nonconforming material
- Communicate with colleagues effectively to enhance teamwork and overall results
- Execute administrative duties in an effective and timely basis
- Issue reports on timely basis
- Communicate all non-conformances to the Quality Supervisor
Secondary Accountabilities
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Employee(s)/Group /Department Supervised: No supervisory responsibilities
What We Need
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Able to read and understand all basic DSB drawings
- Able to communicate effectively with DSB staff, outside inspectors and DOT representatives about issues regarding product testing and inspection
- Able to enter data associated with all product testing/inspection
- Hold and maintain current AWS Certified Welding Inspector Certificate
Education / Experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below
Degree: Associates Degree (preferred) Major: Quality/Manufacturing Processes
Minimum Years of Experience: 5 Area: Quality / Welding
Competencies / Technical Skills
Skills and competencies listed below are indicative of those required to successfully complete the job accountabilities.
Core Competencies: Familiarity with Quality Measuring Tools and Equipment (tape measure/micrometers/calipers, weld, durometer and DFT gages, etc.); Strong Math Skills; Root Cause Analysis; Fostering Teamwork; Managing Performance; Building Collaborative Relationships; Customer Orientation; Result Orientation; Personal Credibility; Effective Communication with Management Group and Peers.
Organizational Competencies: N/A
Additional Position Competencies (max 4): N/A
Technical Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), Agile, Primavera, Oracle
Licenses / Certifications
AWS CWI
Physical Requirements
(Approximate time spent to be included in physical demands such as walking, or bending, specific lifting requirements (lbs.) and/or other requirements such as vision or hearing.)
Most of the time spent sitting and walking. May be situations which require up to 40 pounds of lifting. Must be able to bend periodically. Must be able to see and hear.
Work Conditions
Production Floor Travel: 0 – 10%
Special Work Conditions: Production environment may be dirty and noisy.
What we offer
Health & Welfare
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
- Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
- Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive compensation
- Bonus opportunities
- Generous 401(k) plan
Flexibility & Time Off
- Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
- Hybrid & remote work opportunities available
Community & Personal Development
- Donation matching and time off to volunteer
- Educational reimbursement
About Us
Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.
Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com
Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Education
Preferred- Associate or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
