Welding Quality Control Inspector

Stadler Rail AG; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Welding Quality Control Inspector to ensure the highest standards in welded car body production. This role involves inspecting, testing, and documenting weld quality, collaborating closely with engineering teams, and maintaining compliance with various industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Certified Welding Inspector certification and have a strong background in metallurgy and non-destructive testing. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to shaping the future of mobility and enhancing quality management systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in welding quality control.
• Solid understanding of local and international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify welded car bodies to meet quality standards.
• Perform non-destructive testing and document inspection results.
• Coordinate inspections with production team leaders.

Skills

Non-destructive testing skills

Basic metallurgy knowledge

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to read prints and measurements

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to grow beyond yourself, take on responsibility and deliver top performance in committed teams. We are looking for motivated talents who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?

HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT

As a Welding Quality Control Inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting, testing, and verifying welded car bodies to ensure they meet quality standards and comply with engineered drawings, specifications, and industry documentation. You will collaborate with Welding Engineering to support welding processes in production and monitor welding quality. The Welding Quality Control Inspector will perform non-destructive testing and documentation (VT, PT) as required by material testing standards.

Key Functions
• Perform hold point and in-process inspections of welded joints.
• Ensure all inspection documents are created, completed, and properly filed.
• Coordinate and plan inspections with the production team lead and resident inspectors.
• Maintain and review all quality control inspection documentation.
• Support production team leaders in recording and resolving non-conformities (BMs); identify non-conforming products.
• Stop production if non-conformities affecting product quality are detected, and perform non-destructive testing as needed.
• Document the weighing of finished car bodies.
• Conduct and document dimensional inspections of components, sub-components, and final products.
• Carry out and document in-process measurements and adjustments according to the production schedule.
• Verify the accuracy of documentation for in-process dimensional checks.
• Perform and document visual and dye penetrant testing based on requirements.
• Use measuring instruments correctly, maintain their condition, and monitor calibration status.
• Follow all applicable laws and regulations, including OHSA, FTA, and FRA.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22163, and 15085 standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by enhancing the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• Basic metallurgy knowledge
• Solid understanding of local and international codes and standards
• Ability to read prints and measurements
• Non-destructive testing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office

BENEFITS

YOUR CONTACT PERSON

Jennifer Hood
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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