Coordinator Welding Inspector 2nd Shift

Essential Duties

• Perform visual inspection of manual and robotic welds against the applicable welding code, drawings and weld symbols; accept, reject or route nonconforming welds per the reaction plan.
• Maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR); ensure welders and robotic-weld operators are qualified to the applicable procedure and that qualifications remain current.
• Determine and document when non-destructive testing (NDT) is required for critical welds; coordinate NDT and review results for disposition.
• Establish and maintain weld-inspection checklists, sampling plans and acceptance criteria; integrate weld checks into the control plan for critical assembly operations.
• Monitor robotic welding setups and first articles; verify program/fixture changes do not degrade weld quality.
• Record inspection results electronically within the ERP/quality database; analyze weld-defect trends and escalate recurring issues to Engineering, Production and Quality leadership.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective action for weld-related defects, rework and scrap.
• Coach welders and operators on workmanship standards and defect prevention; support training and qualification of new welding personnel.
• Support new product introduction by reviewing weldments for inspectability and feeding weld acceptance criteria into PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
• Protect Chamberlain Group’s and Systems’ reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or technical school certificate/degree
• 3+ years of weld inspection or welding experience in a structural or heavy metal-fabrication environment
• Experience interpreting weld symbols, fabrication drawings and welding codes
• Working knowledge of the applicable structural welding code (confirm governing code, e.g. AWS D1.1)
• Working knowledge of visual weld-inspection tools and gauges (fillet gauges, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of NDT methods and when each is applicable
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP/quality-database systems
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, or equivalent recognized weld-inspection certification

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.59 - $35.65/hr. Base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).