CSWIP 3.2 Senior Weld Inspector

Dexters Recruitment; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Weld Inspector to ensure compliance and quality in the fabrication process. The ideal candidate must have a CSWIP 3.2 certification and experience in welding within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include inspecting work, generating documentation, and conducting internal audits. This role offers a basic 38-hour week and various benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

23 days annual holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Occupational health screening

Wellbeing day and birthday leave

Qualifications

• Minimum CSWIP 3.2 qualification required.
• Advanced knowledge in fabrication and welding.
• Experience in manufacturing and off-site environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect work in fabrication shop and other departments.
• Produce clear inspection reports highlighting non-conformances.
• Conduct internal audits of welders and procedures.

Skills

Welding

Non-destructive testing

Technical drawing interpretation

Teamwork

Computer skills (MS Office)

Education

CSWIP 3.2 certification

Experience in lead/supervisory role

Job description

Overview

CSWIP 3.2 SENIOR WELD INSPECTOR

You will play a key role as part of the Quality Department in checking/monitoring in-house fabrications and sub-assemblies going through the manufacturing process against the relevant documented specification.

Role Description

• Inspect both the work produced in primarily the fabrication shop and occasionally in other departments of the company.
• The ideal candidate will have an advanced knowledge and experience of Fabrication / Welding (within Energy sector advantageous).
• Evaluate and interpret reports from various non-destructive testing methods.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, welder approvals, and various welding defects.
• Understanding of steel metallurgy is required.
• Must be able to work to, and ensure compliance with, complex specifications and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical fabrication drawings.
• Maintaining product traceability and compliance to required standards. Produce inspection reports for products clearly highlighting any potential / actual non-conformances (Good IT skills with Excel and Word).
• Be highly motivated, flexible, responsive to change and calm under pressure.
• You will encourage positive, open discussion on any deficiencies, safety and quality specifications, making recommendations to improve processes and methods where identified.
• We have a fast-paced working environment; this position requires the candidate to be pro-active, methodical, and communicative.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working in both manufacturing and off-site environments.
• RWC (Responsible Weld Coordinator) would need or gain via TWI Interview.
• CSWIP 3.2 minimum.
• Experience working within a lead/supervisory role.
• Trained on all aspects of welding equipment.
• Knowledge of ASME, BS Standards.
• Accuracy & Discretion.
• Ability to Read Technical Drawings.
• Teamwork & Motivation.
• Computer Skills (MS Office).
• Please note: those not qualified to CSWIP 3.2 need not apply.

Daily Functions

• Basic duties on a daily/weekly basis, expanding to meet company requirements as they arise.
• Creating Project documentation, Welding, NDT Documentation, data logging, etc.
• Management of Welding Qualifications.
• Generating new Welding Techniques.
• Conduct Internal Audits of welders and procedures.
• Perform visual inspection on welded products and structures in progress and completed jobs.
• Perform Dimensional Checks and Weld Setups.
• Ensure welders adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Ensure welders are working within the range of WPS.
• Ensure quality documents are recorded correctly and kept up to date.
• Identify material specifications and maintain traceability.
• Assist with completion of technical specification packs.
• Responsible for final quality inspections and sign-off approvals.
• Attend on-site installation projects to assist with inspection duties when required.

Benefits

The above position offers a basic 38-hour week (early finish on a Friday), salary dependent on experience, 23 days annual holiday allowance, excluding Bank Holidays plus birthday leave, wellbeing day, and Christmas Eve; contributory pension scheme, life assurance and occupational health screening.