Welding Inspector

SLB; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB in Louisiana is seeking a Welding Inspector to ensure products meet specifications using NDT, dimensional inspection, and metrology. You will review drawings, calibrate gauges, and verify materials while supporting quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, applying tolerance analyses, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certificate in Welding from a technical school/college.
• Certified as a level II in at least one NDE discipline.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates working knowledge of inspection principles.
• Undergoes metrology training and uses precision measuring devices.
• Reads blueprints and determines dimensions and tolerances.
• Verifies material and heat number against the traceability system.
• Operates safety policies and capacity lifting equipment with training.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

NDT knowledge

Dimensional inspection

Metrology training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate in Welding

NDE Level II certification

Job description

Welding Inspector will be responsible for inspecting the product to ensure it meets required specifications using established inspection techniques (NDT, dimensional inspection, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a proven working knowledge of various technical/inspection principles. Tasks assigned require a basic knowledge of concepts and procedures.


• Demonstrates the ability to solve basic problems with assistance. Recognizes problems in inspection process and reports to appropriate supervisor and/or lead person in a timely manner.


• Undergo metrology training (use and calibration of gauges) either in a classroom setting or while on the job to be able to use precision measuring devices effectively.


• Undergo training for visual examination of welds, hardness testing and NDE disciplines.


• Become familiar with computer systems to retrieve relevant work documents such as engineering drawings, routings (including report entry), applicable transactions and other documents as they relate to the overall manufacturing and assembly of products.


• Become familiar with manufacturing and assembly drawings, SPs, QPs, and work instructions. Initial training is provided on the job under supervision of a skilled Inspector.


• Become familiar with dimensional inspection and internal specifications.


• Review and comprehend blueprints, drawings, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of part/product, sequence of operations and/or set up requirements.


• Ability to verify correct material and heat number against internal traceability system


• Demonstrates a clear understanding of safety policies and procedures. Operates overhead crane and other capacity lifting equipment (forklift) safely (training provided).


• Participates/contributes in continuous improvement initiatives and programs.


• Provides informal guidance and support to new team members.


• Embodies core values of responsibility, integrity, innovation, collaboration, and excellence.


• Exhibits SLB behaviors of Commitment, Integrity, Teamwork, and Drive. The behaviors are expected of every SLB team member including attitude, words, and actions, as we interact with each other and with our external stakeholders.


• Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function.


• Continually produces quality results with minimal defect rate by detecting own defects for ongoing corrective action.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and/or complete routine reports.


• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as angles, lengths, diameters in decimals and fractions. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Certificate in Welding from a technical school/college.


• Certified as a level II in at least one NDE discipline.


• Requires 2 -5 years welding and/or inspection experience


• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

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