Job Title: Fabrication Quality Inspector 

Department: Fabrication  

Reports To: Quality Manager 

Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday 6:00am - 3:30pm and Friday 6:00am – TBD and as needed to accommodate customers both internally and externally.  All schedules may be adjusted in the future based on the demand.   

Summary: Inspect incoming materials, first pieces, in process and finished goods; maintain appropriate records to comply with company and customer requirements with a strong emphasis on welding in a Job-Shop environment. We would prefer someone with a welding background.

Responsibilities and duties include:

PRIMARY DUTIES:

·         Perform inspection of welds, MIG, TIG, Spot, Stud (Quality, adherence to print, technique).

·         Perform First-Piece and In Process inspections as required to adhere to specifications and procedures in the job packets, travelers and Workmanship Manual.

·         Inspect incoming raw materials

·         Perform quality inspection from outside services and suppliers.

·         Conduct final inspection of finished products to confirm all operations have been completed to job and customer specification

·         Note any deviations/nonconformance’s and coordinate with the Project Managers and Supervisors.

·         Fill out any documentation required for completion of job.

·         Process scrap and nonconformance's.

·         Make recommendations to streamline processes and work to educate operators on safe practices.

·         Ensure accurate counts of parts.

·         Maintain various inspection fixtures, gages, and measuring devices so appropriate measurements are made.

COMMUNICATION:

·         Communicate daily with internal and external customers and suppliers via phone and email. It is critical that communication is clear and consistent.

·         Must maintain an attitude of “I can do”.

Education or Certifications:

·         High School diploma or equivalent

·         Four years’ experience in a fabrication position. May be a combination of schooling and on-the-job experience.

·         Experience with all aspects of welding (Creation, Inspection, Testing). AWS Certification desired, but not mandatory.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

·         Understand the concept of the blueprints and materials necessary.

·         Exposure to automotive class finishes and what metal-preparation is required to achieve these finishes.

·         Must be willing to take on challenges.

·         Experience with ERP systems, such as Epicor Vantage

·         Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

·         Take on additional tasks to help the team achieve desired goals with little or no supervision.

·         Understand how jobs must flow through the fabrication department

·         Proactively engage in a working relationship with other members of the team

·         Communication skills both verbally and written

·         Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

·         Able to lift 25 pounds or more daily and over 25 pounds occasionally

·         Ability to push or pull over 25 pounds daily or over 25 pounds occasionally

·         Able to look for new ways of approaching ideas or tasks