NDE Quality Inspector

Petersen Inc.; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersen Inc. is seeking an Inspector to perform visual, dimensional, and nondestructive inspections per customer drawings and plans. You will maintain documentation, coordinate with project leaders, and assist in source inspection with customers.

Interactions include training junior staff and ensuring a safe work environment. Proficiency in GD&T and NDA-related standards is preferred. You will work in a fabrication/machine shop, with overtime and travel as needed to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform visual, dimensional and nondestructive inspections per plans.
• Must be able to obtain certifications in specified inspection methods.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Willing to work overtime and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review Petersen Inc. and customer drawings to formulate inspection plans.
• Perform visual, dimensional and nondestructive inspections per plans.
• Maintain documentation and records per requirements.
• Assist customer representatives in source inspection.
• Coordinate inspection efforts with project and production managers.
• Provide training and supervision of lower-level inspectors.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

CAD & 3D modeling

MS Office

Inspection planning

Weld inspection

Analytical/math skills

Education

High School Education

Certification/in training readiness

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Ultrasonic thickness gauge

Optical comparator

Gage blocks

Job description

Job Summary

Perform visual, dimensional and non-destructive inspections, complete inspection plans from drawings and customer specifications. Ensuring that all parts are conforming, inspected per instructions and codes and complete required documentation.

Essential Functions

• Review Petersen Inc. and customer drawings and engineering requirements formulate and document inspection plan
• Perform visual, dimensional and non-destructive (when certified) inspection in accordance with established inspection plans
• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with Petersen and customer requirements
• Facilitate and assist customer representatives in performing source inspection
• Maintain coordination of inspection efforts with Project Managers, Production Managers and Petersen Quality Management
• Provide training and supervision of lower-level inspectors.
• Maintain safe work environment
• Be able to be certified in one of the following methods: Dye Penetrant/Mag Particle inspector, Ultrasonic and/or Radiographic inspection.
• Be able to work overtime, some irregular hours and some weekends as schedule dictates.

Essential Mental Functions

Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions, give feedback when things are unclear. Be able to work under a tight timelines and high scrutiny. Must be adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people. Written and verbal communication must be in a professional manner. Be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions.

Essential Physical Functions

Requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Requires mobility to access difficult inspection access areas.

Requires manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to properly use inspection tools. Requires eyesight correctable to within normal range.

Requires working in a shop environment- hot in the summer cool in the winter, noisy, and dusty.

Safety Requirements

Must work in a safe manner obeying all Petersen Inc. safety rules, and ensure the safety and health of himself/herself or others

Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the employer's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

Tools Used

• Tape measures, imperial and metric
• Calipers
• Basic weld inspection tools
• Levels
• Straight edges
• Feeler gages
• Inside and Outside micrometers
• Thread gages
• Bore Gage
• Gage blocks
• Pi tapes
• Ultrasonic thickness gage
• Optical comparator
• Precision square
• Hardness tester
• Paint thickness gage
• Micro-Hite
• Profilometer

Availability

Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.

Must be available and willing to work overtime as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Travel

Must be available and willing to travel as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Working Conditions

Works in a typical fabrication and machine shop environment. Works in varied conditions, inside and outside due to size and complexity of product.

Additional Information

Any other duties can be assigned as needed.

Essential Functions

• Review Petersen and customer drawings and engineering requirements to formulate and document inspection plans.
• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with Petersen and customer requirements.
• Facilitate and assist customer representatives in performing source inspection.
• Maintain coordina ion of inspection efforts with Project Managers, Production Managers and Petersen Quality Management
• Maintain safe work environment.
• Thorough understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD & T) in accordance with ANSI Y14.5.Knowledge of CAD and 3D modeling a plus

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials, and articulate goals and action plans. Ability to receive and analyze data and input into the computer.
• Thorough understanding of industry and Petersen quality system requirements.
• Math skills sufficient to calculate geometric and trigonometric functions such as circumference, chord lengths, arc lengths, rise and slope of right triangles, true position deviations, etc. Algebraic skills to perform conversions, mechanical strength determinations, etc.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook.
• Be able to learn new software programs for (data entry/file maintenance),
• Familiarity with basic inspection tools.
• Have enough experience, past training or education to become certified in weld inspection, or dye penetrant inspection/ magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspection and radiographic testing

Minimum Requirements

High School Education preferred. Previous experience required. Welding knowledge/background a plus.

Petersen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.