NDT Inspector - Associate (Evening Shift)

Valmont Industries, Inc.; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term

Disability including maternity leave

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per

year

Voluntary programs: health coaching,Di

abetes reversal, etc.

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is hiring an NDT Inspector - Associate for the 2nd shift (4:00 pm – 2:30 am, Mon–Thu) to evaluate fabricated materials using ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant methods under a Level II framework.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and timely reporting within a manufacturing setting in El Dorado, KS. The ideal candidate has a strong background in NDT with 2+ years in fabricated steel, plus Level I certification readiness or higher; you’ll coordinate

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma and 5+ years experience or an Associate’s Degree with 2+ years experience or Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years experience in fabricated steel environment
• Level I NDT certifications or ability to obtain Level I within 90 days
• Ability to operate NDT testing equipment
• Strong communication with plant staff and customers
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate products to ensure conformance to specifications
• Make decisions on codes and specs under guidance
• Interpret NDT reports and assess qualityacceptance
• Possess authority to reject material or stop work to minimize losses
• Maintain workflow and report issues to supervisor
• Generate and maintain NDT reports and records

Skills

Mathematics calculations

Measuring tools

NDT testing equipment

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Team coordination

Quality systems

Problem solving

Timely delivery

Education

High School diploma + 5+ years experience

Associate’s Degree + 2+ years

Bachelor’s Degree

NDT- Level I certification

Tools

NDT testing equipment

Job description

955 North Haverhill Rd El Dorado Kansas 67042-4806

_ Why Valmont _

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?

2nd Shift (4:00 pm - 2:30 am; M - Th)

Starting Wage $27.93/hr + $1.50/hr shift differential

This position reports to the Quality Supervisor. The NDT Inspector - Associate will evaluate the assembly of fabricated materials by dimensional checks, visual inspection of welds and conduct nondestructive testing by ultrasonic, mag particle, and liquid penetrant processes, with knowledge working under a fully certified Level II Inspector. Responsible for coordination of the Quality area to meet production goals. Completes daily paperwork. Demonstrates a commitment to quality, productivity, safety and environmental policies. Responsible for communication within the work group ensuring teamwork and a productive work environment. Working with the production supervisor to maintain workflow of the area and report issues to the supervisor. Evaluate examination results and determine if material meets contract specifications. Responsible for generating and maintaining NDT reports and records for company and contractors.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for testing and evaluation, with absolute integrity, of products to ensure conformance to company and customer specifications
• Makes decision in the area of codes (includes AWS D1.1) and specifications under the guidance of a NDT Inspector - Intermediate.
• Interprets reports for NDT and evaluates quality acceptance under the guidance of a fully certified NDT Inspector – Intermediate.
• Has the authority to reject material, stop work in process etc. to minimize financial loss and risk of customer dissatisfaction.
• Works under production conditions with accurate performance and completion of work within set time limits
• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided along with the maintenance of these tools and equipment
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Maintain timely and consistent attendance
• This position reports to the Quality Supervisor and has no direct reports.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• High School diploma and 5+ years of work/educational experience or Associate’s Degree with 2+ years’ experience or Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years’ experience in fabricated steel environment
• Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations, including conversion of fractions to decimals
• Ability to use basic measuring tools, such as tape measure, calipers, fillet weld gauges, and levels (digital and conventional) to ensure dimensional accuracy
• Level I NDT certifications or be able to obtain Level I certification within 90 days
• Ability to operate NDT testing equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with plant employees, supervisors, management and customers
• Ability to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines. Must also be able to work through problem with the minimum amount of assistance from the lead person or supervisor
• Ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time result without errors
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• 4 years’ experience in fabricated steel environment
• Associate’s Degree in NDT from an accredited school
• SNT-TC-1A NDT Level I in UT and Mag Particle
• Competence in basic quality assurance disciplines including the use of dimensional inspection and gauging equipment
• NDT (non-destructive testing) experience
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in a manufacturing plant environment and the incumbent needs to be able to move about the office, shipping area and all areas of the plant which are producing product line for the company. There is a relatively constant exposure to somewhat disagreeable work conditions such as dust, dirt, heat, fumes, and cold as well as noise levels above 80 decibels. Work conditions vary throughout the week depending on the area of the plant assigned to work in. There will be visits to both indoor and outdoor locations during all seasons of the year.

Many of the tasks are physical and the incumbent has to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. although the most frequent amount of weight lifted is 20 lbs. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, as well as balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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