Quality Inspector/Certified Weld Inspector

Job Summary:

Prepares inspection plans from drawings and engineering requirements and perform visual and dimensional inspection on fabricated and machined parts. Coordinate inspection with Project Managers, Production Supervisors and Customer Representatives. Assure that all required inspection is complete and that all required documentation has been compiled.

Essential Functions:

Review Petersen and customer drawings and engineering requirements to formulate and document inspection plans

Perform visual, dimensional and non-destructive (when certified) inspection in accordance with established inspection plans

Maintain documentation and records in accordance with Petersen and customer requirements

Facilitate and assist customer representatives in performing source inspection

Maintain coordination of inspection efforts with Project Managers, Production Managers and Petersen Quality Management

Provide training and supervision of lower level inspectors.

Maintain safe work environment

Be able to be certified as a CWI, or Dye Penetrant/Mag Particle inspector. Be able to work overtime, some irregular hours and some weekends as schedule dictates.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook.

• Ability to interpret welding specifications and codes and inspect welds appropriately ASME, and structural codes as applicable

• Must be able to understand and give instructions and react favorably in all work situations.

• Be able to learn new software programs for (data entry/file maintenance),

• Familiarity with basic inspection tools.

• Requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.

• Math skills sufficient to calculate geometric and trigonometric functions such as circumference, chord lengths, arc lengths, rise and slope of right triangles, true position deviations, etc. Algebraic skills to perform conversions, mechanical strength determinations, etc.

• Working knowledge of nondestructive testing techniques such as magnetic particle, ultrasonic, Radiography and Penetrant Inspection.

• AWI Certified Inspection certification required. Welding knowledge/background a plus.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Education or GED preferred. Previous experience preferred. Certified as a CWI, or Dye Penetrant/Mag Particle Inspector.

Essential Mental Functions:

Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions, give feedback when things are unclear. Be able to work under a tight timelines and high scrutiny. Must be adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people. Written and verbal communication must be in a professional manner. Be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions.

Essential Physical Functions:

Requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Requires mobility to access difficult inspection access areas. Requires manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to properly use inspection tools. Requires eyesight correctable to within normal range. Requires working in a shop environment- hot in the summer cool in the winter, noisy, and dusty.

Safety Requirements:

Must work in a safe manner obeying all Petersen Inc. safety rules, and ensure the safety and health of himself/herself or others

Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the employer's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

Tools Used (but not limited to):

• Tape measures, imperial and metric

• Calipers

• Basic weld inspection tools

• Levels

• Straight edges

• Feeler gages

• Inside and Outside micrometers

• Thread gages

• Bore Gage

• Gage blocks

• Pi tapes

• Ultrasonic thickness gage

• Optical comparator

• Precision square

• Hardness tester

• Paint thickness gage

• Micro-Hite

• Profilometer

Availability:

Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.

Must be available and willing to work overtime as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Travel:

Must be available and willing to travel as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Working Conditions:

Works in a typical fabrication and machine shop environment. Works in varied conditions, inside and outside due to size and complexity of product.

Additional Information:

Any other duties can be assigned as needed.

Day Shift: Monday Thru Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm