Quality NDT Inspector I

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a Quality Inspector responsible for conducting in-process quality assessments during vessel construction. The position requires familiarity with Visual Testing and Non-Destructive Testing methods, along with maritime experience.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and a strong understanding of shipyard practices. The role demands excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to mentor others and work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Minimum six months of experience as Quality Trades Support II or two years NDT Level II experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process quality assessments during vessel construction.
• Provide mentoring and on-the-job training for NDT certification.
• Document and accept/reject workmanship based on quality standards.

Skills

Visual Testing (VT)

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Mathematics skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Power and hand tools

Job description

REPORTS TO: Quality Inspection Supervisor or Quality Inspection Foreman

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

Duties / Responsibilities

• Performs in-process quality assessments during vessel construction, including compliance audits prior to external surveys, utilizing Visual Testing (VT), or other non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection methods.
• Consults with Class Surveyors and / or Customer Representatives during external inspections as necessary.
• Provides guidance to production employees and supervision for workmanship corrections required.
• Shall document, accept or reject workmanship based upon contract acceptance criteria for surface inspections.
• Provides mentoring and on-the-job-training (OJT) for NDT certification of other Inspectors.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Required minimum of six months (6) of experience as a Quality Trades Support II (QTS II) at Austal USA for internal candidates or two (2) years NDT Level II experience in a related field for external candidates.
• Austal “A Class & B Class” employees may be considered in lieu of six (6) months as a Quality Trade Support II (QTS II).
• Candidate must possess two (2) years’ maritime experience in their trade and have completed one (1) year at Austal and be able to become Level II certified Visual Testing (VT), within six (6) months of successful completion of formal classroom training required.
• Level II certification in Visual Testing (VT) method required.
• Other NDT experience is a plus and will be considered equivalent for preferred applicants.
• Willingness and ability to learn any new NDT methods and / or skills assigned by management.
• Proven ability to perform simple math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and measure using the metric system.
• Basic knowledge of shipyard practices and operational principles of the shipbuilding process.
• Basic understanding of quality principles required.
• Work autonomously with minimal direction or management support.
• Ability and willingness to work irregular or extended work schedule as required.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, work under pressure and be self-motivated.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to receive and carry out written and verbal instructions required.

Additional Guidelines

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older at time of application.
• Must be able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• Must have no felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
• Must have no felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen.
• Willing to submit to a background check.
• High School Diploma/GED or comparable trade experience defined as five (5) or more years of experience working in the applicable trade, two (2) years of experience in shipbuilding, or education in the trade comparable to apprenticeship.

Tools

Familiar with use and function of basic power and hand tools.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
• Perform prolonged standing.
• Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.
• Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
• Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
• Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
• Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
• Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steeltoes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.
• Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.
• Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
• Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
• Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
• Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.

Work Environment

Employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.

Employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.

Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

Safety

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Equal Employment Commitment

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.