Welding Jobs in Decatur, TX (NOW HIRING)

Responsible for ensuring the highest degree of product quality is achieved via current manufacturing processes. This position will work with company-wide QA/QC team.

Primary duties will include the visual welding inspection of poles and heavy structural steel assemblies for compliance to the specified detail drawings as well as AWS and AISC specifications.

3 – 5 years of experience in the welding of heavy steel assemblies, preferably with a portion of that time spent in an inspection role.

An in depth ability to read and understand shop drawings, especially weld symbols.

Basic knowledge of ASIC and AWS national codes.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement techniques desired.

Maintain an attitude conducive to progress through positive change, continuous improvement, and an active contribution to the teamwork concepts.

Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Must possess a strong attention to detail.

Ability to work independently, follow directions

Good oral and written communication skills

Has overall responsibility for performing the visual inspection of welded joints at the assigned plant.

Ensure that the fabricated steel is welded as planned, meets customer specifications, and inspections are completed as required to support workflow and sequence.

Reports and maintains inspection results. Prepares documentation required by the customer for certification that all quality procedures were followed.

Performs in-process weld inspections on poles and heavy structural steel welded assemblies.

Monitoring, and executing activities related to ensuring that inspections of welded assemblies are completed to the requirements of applicable specifications and codes.

Reads new project specifications.

Interprets drawings, customer specifications and standards of moderate complexity.

Is responsible for assisting the Quality Control Manager in administering the AISC program at assigned plant. Ensures that ALL production-related employees understand and follow applicable AISC standards, and that the shop is prepared for the annual AISC audit. Support the Quality Control Manager during AISC audits.

Works with other QA/QC inspectors to organize inspection work to be done on a daily and weekly basis.

Assists in identifying and solving quality non-conformances in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Assists shop employees with questions and clarifications on QC issues as needed.

Works with QA/QC team to ensure the quality control program designed to make sure continuous production of products consistent with established standards is implemented and being followed. Addresses quality issues related to non-conforming material or components and obtain timely disposition in order to maintain production flow.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents will be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Quality, accuracy, thoroughness, reliability of work performed.

Projects completed safely, with expected quality, on time and within budget.

Quality problems closed out in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Internal and external customer satisfaction with project quality.

Inspection records and notebooks kept up to date and organized.

Effectively communicates with management, and employees to establish and maintain trust and respect.

Timeliness and adherence to inspection deadlines and schedules for meeting customer needs.

Maintains the integrity of confidential business information, conducts business ethically and professionally.

Consistently reports to work on time and absenteeism held to a minimum.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Level II Certification in U.T. or M.T. documented successful completion of the required academic hours of training, signed by an accredited level III instructor in the method.

CWI using ASW D1.1 code.

Manufacturing floor/shop and general office.

Occasional travel by automobile may be required.

During the course of work, the incumbent will be subject to seasonal weather conditions.

Exposure to shop hazards.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

We are proud to be and Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Employer.

This position requires walking, sitting or standing to a significant degree and must be physically capable to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.

Must be able to successfully pass a drug-screening test.

Employee is expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, employee is expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities. Employee must attend mandatory education programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.50 - $33.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

3:30 PM - 2:00 AM

Monday to Friday and Saturdays as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Fabrication: 2 years (Required)

Level II certification in U.T. or M.T. (Preferred) current Certified Welding Inspector License (Required)

Work Location: In person