Certified Welding Inspector- 1st shift

MICA Steelworks; Rhome (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

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 QA/QC Inspector to ensure the highest product quality in welding heavy steel assemblies. You will inspect welded joints, review shop drawings, and verify conformance to customer specs while supporting the QA/QC team.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, independent work, and strong communication to assist in maintaining continuous production quality and preparing for audits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of welding heavy steel assemblies, preferably with some inspection experience.
• Ability to read shop drawings and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of AWS/ASME codes and Lean manufacturing as a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of welded joints at the assigned plant.
• Ensure fabrication meets customer specs and inspections are completed.
• Maintain inspection records and document customer certification requirements.
• Assist Quality Control Manager with AISC program and audits.
• Coordinate with QA/QC team to organize daily inspection work.

Skills

Welding inspections

Read weld symbols

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level II Certification in UT/Mt

CWI with 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.

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.
• We are proud to be and 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 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

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Monday to Friday and Saturdays as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Fabrication: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification

• Level II certification in U.T. or M.T. (Preferred)
• current Certified Welding Inspector License (Required)

Work Location

• Work Location: In person