Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Weld Engineer, inspects and documents welded equipment, parts and assemblies from receiving through the assembly process up to and including final inspection.
Essential Functions
- Performs a wide variety of nondestructive inspections in the production/assembly/source process through final assembly inspection.
- Provide oversight and in-process inspection of welding and weld inspection processes.
- Coordinates audits and monitors contracted non-destructive evaluation/test processes and personnel.
- Performing radiographic film review to the requirements of ASME Section III, IV, V, VIII, IX.
- Maintain documentation of compliance with applicable ASME codes and regulations.
- Perform positive material inspection analysis utilizing radiation producing equipment.
- Interacts with assembly supervisory staff, purchasing staff, suppliers and customers.
- Performs daily visual/process audits in manufacturing areas to assure jobs are receiving required tests/inspections in a timely manner.
- Performs critical inspection procedures requiring special set-ups of new or unique equipment and interpretation of test data from a variety of sources.
- Maintains welder continuity log and assures compliance with ASME and DOD standards.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
- Works individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
- Conducts tests and inspections of products, or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
Required Skills
- Associates degree in Welding Technology or related technical field or combination of education and experience with two or more years as a Certified Weld Inspector in a manufacturing environment with pressure vessel, piping, pump, fluid transfer, and heat transfer.
- AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) Certification. Knowledge of a wide variety of nondestructive and dimensional inspection methods and equipment; ASME, PED, ATEX, NEC, NACE, ANSI, and TEMA code experience and familiarity with manufacturing processes such as heavy equipment mfg., welding technology, materials technology, manufacturing methods technology.
- Dye Penetrant (PT) Level II or III Certification required; Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level II or III desired
- Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets and database software and mechanical workmanship standards.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions and decimals. Ability and understanding of various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
- Work requires continual attention to detail in follow through, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Required Experience
Certified Weld Inspector Certification Required with one - two years experience; PT Level II or III with required experience