QA Technician / Weld Inspector

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

Pay: $26- $35 per hour depending on experience

As an employee of Wagstaff youll enjoy:

Paid non-working holidays

Monthly site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

1200 Sqft onsite gym accessible 24/hrs a day

Family-friendly company-wide events

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Job Summary

As a Quality Professional on Wagstaffs Quality Assurance team you will play a crucial role in upholding our reputation for precision and quality. If you are experienced in conducting dimensional weld and NDE inspections and you are ready to take your career to the next level join Wagstaffs growing team of Quality Assurance Technicians!

In this role youll use your experience and skill set to conduct inspections using a variety of precision tools and technologies that have a direct impact on project success at Wagstaff. Your attention to detail and excellent communication skills will contribute to your interactions with co-workers auditors customers suppliers and visitors as well as continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Perform weld and NDE (VT/PT/MT/UT) inspections on various stainless steel weldments and fabricated equipement
• Inspect and report on materials services processes and products using measuring instruments and techniques to ensure conformance with the companys quality standards
• Enter data and maintain paper and electronic quality records where required
• Participates in problem solving and continuous improvement projects
• Represent Wagstaff when interacting with auditors customers suppliers and visitors
• Communicate with customers and suppliers on quality-related issues as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager
• Prepare inspection sheets
• Collect monitor organize report and distribute data as it relates to quality functions of Wagstaff
• Prepare and present reports
• Assist with specialized inspections as it correlates with individual certifications.
• Abide by company policies
• In order to achieve business objectives work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required
• Candidates must have at least 2 years of dimensional and weld inspection experience or 4 years of trade experience in fabrication welding or machining.
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical inspection skills experience/training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Candidates must have vision capable of reading a Jaeger Number 1 or equivalent type and size letter at no less than 12 inches (natural or corrected vision). Candidates cannot be color blind
• Candidates must be physically able to perform inspections in a manufacturing environment including the operation of overhead cranes jibs and forklifts after undergoing company training
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office business software
• Detail-oriented accurate and thorough

Preferred candidate qualifications:

• Current AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) with NDE Level II credentials (VT/PT/MT/UT) or the ability to quickly acquire NDE Level II credentials with company-provided training.
• Experience with AWS D1.1 & 1.6 and ASME Section VIII & B31.3 weld inspections highly desirable.
• Experience with stainless fabrication highly desirable.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job work is performed primarily in an adequately lit well ventilated climate controlled general office environment. Close computer work is regularly required. The work usually involves minimal physical exertion. The noise level in the general office environment is usually moderate.

This job may require occasional or more frequent interaction with employees on the manufacturing shop floor. While on the shop floor the employee may be exposed to fumes airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals risks of moving equipment and parts and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks coordination with shop floor managers/employees may be necessary before entering the shop floor and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required on the shop floor. The noise level on the shop floor is often loud.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Wagstaff Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.