Certified Welding Inspector- 1st shift

MICA Steelworks

Haltom City (TX)

On-site

USD 43,394 - 46,494

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

MICA Steelworks is seeking a skilled QA/QC inspector to visually inspect welded joints on poles and heavy structural steel. You will ensure fabrication meets customer specs and applicable codes, working with the QA/QC team across the plant.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years welding experience, can read shop drawings and weld symbols, holds Level II UT or MT or CWI, and communicates clearly. This in-person role offers daytime hours and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

3–5 years welding heavy steel assemblies, with some inspection experience.
Able to read and interpret shop drawings, especially weld symbols.
Basic knowledge of AWS and AISC codes.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement desired.
Excellent communication, attention to detail and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspection of welded joints at the plant.
Verify fabrication meets customer specs and specified codes.
Document inspection results and prepare customer documentation for certification.
Conduct in-process weld inspections on poles and heavy structural welds.
Monitor inspections to ensure compliance with applicable specs and codes.
Interpret drawings and customer standards of moderate complexity.
Assist QC Manager with AISC program and audits; ensure shop follows standards.
Coordinate inspection work with QA/QC team daily and weekly.
Identify and resolve quality non-conformances in a timely, cost-effective way.
Support shop employees with QC questions and clarify issues as needed.

Skills

Welding inspection

Reading weld symbols

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Level II Certification in UT or MT

CWI (ASW D1.1 code)

Job description

Responsible for ensuring the highest degree of product quality is achieved via current manufacturing processes. This position will work with company-wide QA/QC team.

Primary duties will include the visual welding inspection of poles and heavy structural steel assemblies for compliance to the specified detail drawings as well as AWS and AISC specifications.

Qualifications

3 – 5 years of experience in the welding of heavy steel assemblies, preferably with a portion of that time spent in an inspection role.
An in depth ability to read and understand shop drawings, especially weld symbols.
Basic knowledge of ASIC and AWS national codes.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement techniques desired.
Maintain an attitude conducive to progress through positive change, continuous improvement, and an active contribution to the teamwork concepts.
Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Must possess a strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, follow directions.
Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Has overall responsibility for performing the visual inspection of welded joints at the assigned plant.
Ensure that the fabricated steel is welded as planned, meets customer specifications, and inspections are completed as required to support workflow and sequence.
Reports and maintains inspection results. Prepares documentation required by the customer for certification that all quality procedures were followed.
Performs in-process weld inspections on poles and heavy structural steel welded assemblies.
Monitoring, and executing activities related to ensuring that inspections of welded assemblies are completed to the requirements of applicable specifications and codes.
Reads new project specifications.
Interprets drawings, customer specifications and standards of moderate complexity.
Is responsible for assisting the Quality Control Manager in administering the AISC program at assigned plant. Ensures that ALL production-related employees understand and follow applicable AISC standards, and that the shop is prepared for the annual AISC audit. Support the Quality Control Manager during AISC audits.
Works with other QA/QC inspectors to organize inspection work to be done on a daily and weekly basis.
Assists in identifying and solving quality non-conformances in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Assists shop employees with questions and clarifications on QC issues as needed.
Works with QA/QC team to ensure the quality control program designed to make sure continuous production of products consistent with established standards is implemented and being followed. Addresses quality issues related to non-conforming material or components and obtain timely disposition in order to maintain production flow.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents will be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Measure of Performance

Quality, accuracy, thoroughness, reliability of work performed.
Projects completed safely, with expected quality, on time and within budget.
Quality problems closed out in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Internal and external customer satisfaction with project quality.
Inspection records and notebooks kept up to date and organized.
Effectively communicates with management, and employees to establish and maintain trust and respect.
Timeliness and adherence to inspection deadlines and schedules for meeting customer needs.
Maintains the integrity of confidential business information, conducts business ethically and professionally.
Consistently reports to work on time and absenteeism held to a minimum.

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Level II Certification in U.T. or M.T. documented successful completion of the required academic hours of training, signed by an accredited level III instructor in the method.
CWI using ASW D1.1 code.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing floor/shop and general office.
Occasional travel by automobile may be required.
During the course of work, the incumbent will be subject to seasonal weather conditions.
Exposure to shop hazards.
This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

Physical Demands

This position requires walking, sitting or standing to a significant degree and must be physically capable to lift/carry up to 25 lbs. Must be able to successfully pass a drug-screening test.

Continuing Education Requirements

Employee is expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, employee is expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities. Employee must attend mandatory education programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.50 - $33.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

Benefits