QA NDE Tech I

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technician Functions

• Continually inspect all products during manufacturing to required specification, blueprint, code and Quality Assurance requirements are met or exceeded including:
  • All traceability, paperwork and materials used are correct and match the print. 
  • Assures all calibration of quality and production measuring tools are kept up to date
  • All fabrication welds and weld procedures are correct.
  • Products meet all applicable codes as outlined per ASME
  • Fabrication procedures and products are tested and inspected as required
  • Company standards for quality are met. 
• Assists the ASME Inspector with code inspections when in house. 

 

In-Process Inspection:

• Demonstrates self-motivation in completing tasks on time with little supervision during inspections.
• Assures production personnel are preforming in-process inspection during the fabrication process. 
• Perform random inspection activities at a frequency determined by Quality Management. 
• Operate proper measuring and test equipment in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Identifies areas of opportunities within the manufacturing process and relays this information to management.
• Assists Quality Assurance Department in special projects or systems development.
• Properly utilize the non-conforming product systems to document defects with the process.
• Assist in corrective action root cause analysis when deemed necessary by Quality Manager.
• Assist in the maintenance of the calibration process, and assist in performing calibration activities on measuring and test equipment in the use of quality and/or production personnel. 
• Investigate and document possible root causes of in process deficiencies and propose preventative measures to eliminate the deficiencies. 
• Will perform required and random inspections as needed in production and record as necessary. 
• Assist in calibration activates under direction of the QA Manager. 
• Uphold all components of the ISO, ASME, and other applicable codes to assure compliance of product manufactured at this location. 

 

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Tape measure, levels, calipers, micrometer, thread gauges, pressure gauges, ultrasonic thickness gauge, mill thickness gauge, and other measure & test equipment.
• Basic hand tools (both manual and power).

 

ROLE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to work will in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.
• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.  
• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
• Must have a basic understanding of computers.
• Must have reading, writing and simple math skills.
• Must be able to read blue prints.
• Must have either a High School diploma, GED, or at least 1 year working experience in  Quality Assurance inspection experience in a manufacturing and/or fabrication setting preferred.
• Welding experience in pressure vessels.
• Experience with materials, particularly with stainless steel and carbon.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in all facets of quality assurance, including ISO, statistical process control, and measurement and testing (X-ray, RT, PT) techniques a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of ASME and other applicable codes and Q.A. standards.
• Working knowledge of layout equipment: calipers, micrometers, depth gages, PT equipment, ultra-sonic testing equipment, dial indicators, protractors, English and metric tape measures, fillet gages, calculators and computer terminal.
• Professionalism and respect at all times with internal and external customers. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Standard Physical Requirements)

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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