Certified Welding Inspector- 1st shift

MICA Steelworks

Rhome (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

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

MICA Steelworks in Rhome, Texas, is looking for a Welding Inspector responsible for ensuring product quality via manufacturing processes. This role includes performing visual inspections, ensuring specifications are met and preparing necessary documentation.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in welding heavy steel assemblies, can read shop drawings, and possesses a Level II certification. The position offers $31.50 – $33.75 per hour with benefits including health insurance and a matching 401(k).

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in welding of heavy steel assemblies with inspection role experience.
Basic knowledge of ASIC and AWS national codes.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspection of welded joints.
Ensure fabricated steel meets specifications.
Prepare documentation for customer certification.
Assist Quality Control Manager with AISC program.

Skills

Welding of heavy steel assemblies

Reading and understanding shop drawings

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level II Certification in U.T. or M.T.

CWI using AWS D1.1 code

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

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

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in welding of heavy steel assemblies, preferably with some time spent in an inspection role.
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 active contribution to teamwork concepts.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and 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.
Monitors and executes 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.
Assists the Quality Control Manager in administering the AISC program at the 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.
Supports the Quality Control Manager during AISC audits.
Works with other QA/QC inspectors to organize inspection work 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 the QA/QC team to ensure the quality control program defined to maintain continuous production of products consistent with established standards is implemented and followed.
Addresses quality issues related to non-conforming material or components and obtains timely disposition 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 may 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 confidentiality of business information; conducts business ethically and professionally.
Consistently reports to work on time; 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.
CWI using ASW D1.1 code.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing floor, shop and general office.
Occasional travel by automobile may be required.
Subject to seasonal weather conditions.
Exposure to shop hazards.
Not eligible for relocation benefits.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Employer.

Physical Demands

This position requires walking, sitting or standing to a significant degree and must be physically capable of lifting/carrying 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, the employee is expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job‑related skills and abilities. Employee must attend mandatory education programs.

Benefits