Welding Inspector

General Description/ Objective

Responsible for delivering welding inspections and for ensuring the proper training and supervision of welding operators.

Roles and Tasks

• Train new hired welding operators and ensure they reach required qualification
• Generate annual welding operators training plan and train operators according to the plan
• Give information about welding methods before the start of production
• Control conformity of welding wire used for welding operations
• Record welding parameters for every product and give information about those parameters to workers
• Record welding fail rates of welders and notifying the Welding Responsible about this rates
• Anticipate, detect and analyze possible welding fails in the different production stages and notify the Welding Responsible for taking required precautions, giving training when needed
• Follow Health & Safety Regulations, and make sure all welding operators do the same
• Perform internal and external inspections to determine if a weldment meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard or document.
• Have the ability to properly interpret Codes and Specifications in accordance with the drawing requirements.
• Use a computer to compile and submit data of acceptance or rejection of weld quality, as well as for inter-office communications.
• Pay attention to detail and be capable of recommending and approving repairs as well as performing visual inspection of completed work.
• Ability to complete Welding Procedures and Welder Qualification documentation.

These roles and tasks are only enunciative but not limitative. Additional work-related tasks and responsibilities can be assigned to this position as per job content requirement and/or Supervisors request.

Profile/ Professional Competencies/ Job Requirements

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma

Specific Knowledge

• Knowledge of Submerged Arc, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW welding processes.
• Proven knowledge of welding standards and experience giving trainings to workers
• Proven ability in supervising the compliance to Codes, Standards and Procedures

Languages

• Fluent English

IT/ Technical Knowledge

• MS Office-Medium Level

Minimum Experience Required

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience operating welding machinery SAW MIG MAG.

Internal Candidates and/or Employees from other GRI factories, are considered competent for this job if they have at least 5 years of experience on similar processes/positions.

Preferable Requirements

• Bilingual (English Spanish)
• Welding Inspector/Supervisor experience is an asset.

Comments

GRI Towers Texas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer!