Welding Inspection Technician

Emerson; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Chanhassen, MN is seeking a Welding Technician with experience in weld operations and inspection to grow within the organization. You will perform destructive and nondestructive tests on a variety of components, using specialized equipment to analyze and report results to design, manufacturing, and quality stakeholders.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in NDT Technologies or 1800 hours of technical education, a current NDT VT Level II certification, and 4–6 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in NDT Technologies or 1800 hours of technical education.
• Current NDT VT Level II certification.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in welding, materials, and nondestructive testing.
• Experience with MS Office and reporting software.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Inspect welds to specified requirements for procedure and performance qualifications.
• Perform nondestructive and destructive tests including visual inspections, microscopy, hardness, tensile, and radiographic methods.
• Test and analyze a variety of welds and material types.
• Communicate and report results to stakeholders.
• Work from drawings, standards and internal specifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in specifying tests and interpreting results.
• Learn and apply new techniques and support metrology activities.

Skills

MS Office

Strong communication

Education

Associate’s degree in NDT Technologies

1800 hours of technical education

Tools

NDT Techniques VT/RT/PT

Visual inspection equipment

Digital Radiography/Real-Time X-ray

Computed Tomography

X-ray Fluorescence

Metallographic microscopy

Job description

If you are a Welding Technician with experience in weld operations and inspection looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting role for you! Based in our Chanhassen, MN location, you will perform daily destructive and nondestructive tests on a variety of components to support functions across the organization. You will use specialized equipment and techniques to analyze components and report results to stakeholders within design, manufacturing and quality.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Inspect welds to specified requirements for procedure and performance qualifications
• Perform nondestructive and destructive tests of moderate complexity including visual inspections, microscopic examinations, hardness, tensile, x-ray fluorescence, digital radiography and computed tomography.
• Test and analyze a variety of welds and material types.
• Communicate and report results to stakeholders.
• Work from drawings, standards and internal specifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in specifying appropriate tests and interpreting results.
• Learn, develop, and apply new techniques.
• Support teammates in failure analysis, product testing, and metrology activities.

Who You Are:

You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You push yourself and help others achieve results. You follow through on commitments.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Associate’s degree in NDT Technologies or 1800 hours of technical education
• Current NDT VT Level II certification
• 4 - 6 yrs relevant experience
• Applied understanding of welding, metallurgy, and material properties
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Current NDT Level II RT and/or PT certification
• Associate’s degree in NDT Technologies
• Current American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Experience using Digital Radiography/Real-Time X-ray and Computed Tomography
• Various Materials and Mechanical testing techniques including metallographic sample preparation and microscopy

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $68,000-$84,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

Requisition ID : 26011442

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.