Quality Control Inspector

$25- $30+

$5,000 Hiring Bonus!

Reporting Relationships:

- QA Supervisor

- QA Inspector

Primary Purpose of this Position:

Perform all facets of inspection, and evaluate materials, processes, and workmanship to assure compliance with DWS procedures as well as applicable specifications, provisions, and codes. Authority to reject non-conforming work, to stop non-conforming production operations, and to authorize corrective action through the interpretation of the AWS code.

Essential Job Functions:

- Perform dimensional and visual inspection of sub-assemblies, assemblies, processes, and final product. Perform first-article inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection of fabrication processes and finished product.

- Perform inspection of incoming raw materials and other purchased materials.

- Perform non-destructive testing to ensure compliance with established specifications, or as requested to support production operations.

- Document all inspections and maintain appropriate records.

- Perform calibration / verification procedures on all precision instruments in the shops.

- Assist in the evaluation / certification of production personnel as instructed by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.

- Complete documentation using Microsoft office programs such as word, excel, and blue beam.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Good overall knowledge of steel fabrication practices and procedures, and good knowledge of applicable codes and specifications (AISC, AWS, ASTM etc.).

- Ability to read and understand DWS shop drawings.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work without supervision. Possess superior initiative and ambition.

Physical Demands:

- Stand FREQUENTLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.

- Walk CONTINUOUSLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.

- Sit only during the break and lunch periods.

- Lift weights up to 30 pounds FREQUENTLY from floor to head, which includes the various tools and blocks utilized in the process of performing the usual work duties during the 8 to 12 hour work shift.

- Lift weights up to 70 pounds OCCASIONALLY from knee to waist, which includes the various tools utilized in the process of performing the usual work duties during the 8 to 12 hour work shift.

- Carry weights noted above distances ranging from a few feet to 60 feet.

- Climb OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY up and down steps, ladders, onto material, or onto conveyors.

- Stoop or crouch OCCASIONALLY while performing the regular job duties. The position will be held continuously for a few seconds to 15 minutes, depending upon the job.

- Kneel in the commission of job duties OCCASIONALLY, depending upon the job.

- Crawl OCCASIONALLY up to 5 feet to access tools, materials, etc.

- Reach forward FREQUENTLY to perform job duties or to retrieve tools. The employee will OCCASIONALLY be required to reach to full forward extension.

- Reach overhead OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to guide material attached to the cranes, to attach the chains from the crane to the material, to locate blocks, or to saw blocks.

- Push and pull material attached to an overhead crane or jib crane OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to properly guide into place. Force varies up to 35 pounds.

- Pull hand over hand OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to pull chain through material. Force varies up to 70 pounds.

Non-Material Handling Demands

- Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week. However, hours including overtime and weekends may be required based on Drake-Williams Steels needs.

- Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues

- Visual ability to read and interpret shop drawings. Safety glasses are required in the shop area.

- Exposure to heat, cold, wet and humid conditions in the shop area OCCASIONALLY.

- Exposure to fumes, odors and dusts in the shop area OCCASIONALLY.

- Exposure to solvents, greases, oils, and coolants OCCASIONALLY.

- Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

Tools Required :

Pencil, Tape Measure, Markers, weld gauges, bevel square, levels, other measuring equipment.

Machines Utilized:

Overhead Crane, Jib Crane, Gantry Crane, Pallets, Transfers, and Forklifts.

Experience and Education Required:

- Minimum of 3 years experience in the structural steel or similar industry.

- Completion of a 2-year technical degree in NDT, welding, or other applicable discipline from a qualified trade school.