Welding Inspector

LED FastStart; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Welding Inspector responsible for ensuring that products meet specifications through established inspection techniques like NDT. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a welding certificate, and 2-5 years of relevant inspection experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate a proactive approach to safety and a commitment to quality, along with the ability to provide guidance to new team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in welding inspection.
• Certified as a level II in at least one NDE discipline.
• High school diploma or GED required with a welding certificate.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products to ensure compliance with specifications using NDT and dimensional techniques.
• Report problems in inspection processes to supervisors.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate in Welding

Certification as a level II in NDE

Job description

The Welding Inspector will be responsible for inspecting theproduct to ensure it meets required specifications using established inspection techniques (NDT, dimensional inspection, etc.). Typically requires 2-5 years’ experience.

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

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.