Summary: Inspect incoming materials, first pieces, in process and finished goods; maintain appropriate records to comply with company and customer requirements with a strong emphasis on welding in a Job-Shop environment. We would prefer someone with a welding background.
Only candidates local to the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area will be considered.
Responsibilities and duties include:
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Perform inspection of welds, MIG, TIG, Spot, Stud (Quality, adherence to print, technique).
Perform First-Piece and In Process inspections as required to adhere to specifications and procedures in the job packets, travelers and Workmanship Manual.
Inspect incoming raw materials
Perform quality inspection from outside services and suppliers.
Conduct final inspection of finished products to confirm all operations have been completed to job and customer specification
Note any deviations/nonconformance's and coordinate with the Project Managers and Supervisors.
Fill out any documentation required for completion of job.
Process scrap and nonconformance's.
Make recommendations to streamline processes and work to educate operators on safe practices.
Ensure accurate counts of parts.
Maintain various inspection fixtures, gages, and measuring devices so appropriate measurements are made.
COMMUNICATION:
Communicate daily with internal and external customers and suppliers via phone and email. It is critical that communication is clear and consistent.
Must maintain an attitude of "I can do".
Education or Certifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
Four years' experience in a fabrication position. May be a combination of schooling and on-the-job experience.
Experience with all aspects of welding (Creation, Inspection, Testing). AWS Certification desired, but not mandatory.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies:
Understand the concept of the blueprints and materials necessary.
Exposure to automotive class finishes and what metal-preparation is required to achieve these finishes.
Must be willing to take on challenges.
Experience with ERP systems, such as Epicor Vantage
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
Take on additional tasks to help the team achieve desired goals with little or no supervision.
Understand how jobs must flow through the fabrication department
Proactively engage in a working relationship with other members of the team
Communication skills both verbally and written
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Able to lift 25 pounds or more daily and over 25 pounds occasionally
Ability to push or pull over 25 pounds daily or over 25 pounds occasionally
Able to look for new ways of approaching ideas or tasks