Welding Inspector

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nebraska.

📋 Description

• The WELDING INSPECTOR is tasked with overseeing and assessing suppliers to guarantee that all equipment delivered meets the company’s quality benchmarks, regulatory standards, and performance criteria.

• This position requires travel for conducting onsite inspections, reviewing documentation, performing functional tests, and engaging in continuous improvement initiatives that uphold product integrity and ensure supplier accountability.

• Manage, assess, and resolve supplier corrective actions.

• Prepare and finalize audit reports with accompanying photographs, and relay audit findings to both the cross-functional team and suppliers promptly.

• Confirm that base materials and consumable welding materials align with specifications and that the welding filler materials utilized meet the requirements for each specific base material or combination thereof.

• Ensure that the welding equipment intended for use is suitable for the designated welding procedure and possesses the capability to fulfill the relevant requirements.

• Validate that the welding procedures are specified, qualified, and that the actual welding conducted adheres to the applicable procedures.

• Document and maintain inspection test data accurately.

• Review notifications of changes from suppliers and assess their impact on internal systems.

• Keep thorough audit reports and supplier files up to date.

• Collaborate with suppliers to guarantee product compliance with specifications and conduct supplier audits as necessary.

• Develop measurement methodologies for product release at supplier locations.

• Provide support for external manufacturing operations.

• Partner with production staff and supervisors to identify and track quality metrics, sampling plans, and address issues related to non-conforming products.

• Assist in investigations for corrective and preventive actions to determine the root causes of problems.

• Examine incoming supplies and products from vendors for defects and to ensure quality standards are met.

• Maintain comprehensive reports on supplier quality, detailing defect rates and areas leading to flaws.

⛳️ Requirements

• Availability to work over 50 hours per week.

• High School Diploma or GED Certification.

• At least 2 years of experience as a Welding Inspector or 5 years of welding experience.

• Capability to identify suitable welding materials, equipment, and procedures to fulfill scope requirements.

• Proficient in software applications including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

• Proven ability to provide visionary strategic leadership, with experience in executing a strategic plan, evaluating progress, and making necessary adjustments.

• Basic knowledge of electricity and instrumentation.

• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to company procedures and manufacturers' guidelines.

• Ability to interpret work instructions and/or drawings to validate production and/or assembly information.

• Capable of working independently or as part of a team.

• Self-motivated to complete tasks.

• Strong dedication to personal and team safety.

• Exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Communicate effectively and engage with all levels of the team, customers, and external contacts via phone, written communication, email, and in person.

• Willingness to learn company-specific applications.

• Exceptional customer service skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All applicants and employees will be considered for positions and evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province, or Local status unrelated to job performance.