Quality Coordinator

A Brief Summary Of This Position

This position is responsible for Quality Control (QC) coordination and execution of both internal and external inspections, internal and external audits, and creation, revision and enforcement of divisional, company, and customer procedures and specifications. In addition, this position works with vendors, customers, 3rd party auditors and personnel from various departments and locations within Valmont to identify and develop quality assurance action plans and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of statistical processing control (SPC) measuring, data gathering and analysis.
• Observes operating activities throughout all production areas; making recommendations, developing action plans and following up to ensure that action plans are effectively implemented.
• Represents the quality control department on task force committees related to continuous improvement activities.
• Develops and modifies procedures and work instructions for inspection and processing of various manufactured and purchased products.
• Provides additional QC support to areas as determined by Site Leadership.
• Incumbent will often act as backup support in QC Supervisor/Manager’s absence.
• Provides and/or coordinates training to support departmental and customer needs.
• Coordinates inspections for customers with 2nd and 3rd party inspectors.
• Orders review to ensure compliance with customer requirements, to include documents, notifications, and deliverables.
• Provides QC technical assistance to other Valmont Manufacturing locations.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate

• Associates degree with at least 2 years’ of quality control experience OR at least 5 years of quality control experience.
• Must have two years of experience in a steel fabrication setting.
• Must be AWS CWI certified or able to become so within 2 years of eligibility.
• Level II certifications in accordance with ASNT-TC-1A in Magnetic Partible Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT) or a solid understanding of NDT methods.
• Must be proficient with a computer in Microsoft office programs.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively by multiple means.
• Acceptable prior performance and attendance record.
• Must be able to pass a visual acuity exam per American Welding Society’s guidelines.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• 4 years or more of Quality Control experience, preferably in the metal fabrication industry.
• Level II certifications in accordance with ASNT-TC-1A (latest edition) in Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
• Associates Degree in Non-Destructive Testing, Welding, or Metallurgy.
• Previous experience working with or as a 3rd party auditors and inspectors.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Equal Opportunity Employer

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.