Quality Inspector

Company Overview: Crane Cryogenics designs and manufactures highly engineered products: including vacuum jacketed Pipe, Valves and Fittings (PVF) solutions for the production, transportation, transfer, and storage of cryogenic fluids. Backed by 170 years of field experience and operations in severe service applications, Crane offers rewarding careers for those who thrive on challenges and seek to grow within an organization. Position Summary: The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that raw materials, fabrication, welds, and finished products meet established quality standards and specifications. This role involves performing inspections and tests using specialized equipment, documenting results with precision, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The scope includes, but is not limited to dimensional inspections, weld quality, workmanship, in-process inspections, final inspections, and receiving inspections. In addition, this position will conduction final document review and records are organized and stored in a clean, and safe condition upon completion of manufacturing. Last this role will be expected to assist in material handling and packaging upon completion of related inspections to support efficient production flow. Principle Responsibilities: Demonstrate Crane’s core values, Genuine Care and Concern, Helpfulness, Integrity. Maintains safe work habits and willing to report safety related events to management. Perform visual and dimensional inspections of welds using various tools and techniques including Non-destructive examination (NDE) to ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and project specifications. Interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, codes, and specifications to determine inspection criteria. Perform and document visual inspections of raw materials, and fabricated assemblies throughout the production process. Ensure product’s adherence to company quality standards (material traceability, quality documentation, etc.) and maintain detailed records of inspection results, non-conformances and corrective actions. Use a computer or mobile device to compile and submit data of acceptance or rejection of inspections, as well as for inter-office communications. Assist in qualification of new welders and maintenance of ASME IX welder performance qualifications and continuity Maintain a clean and organized workspace. Coordinate 3rd party NDE services. Perform final inspection of completed weldments to verify all dimensions are within tolerance. Maintain and calibrate inspection tools and equipment. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes. Assist in internal audits and preparation for external audits or customer visits. Conduct final visual inspection prior to shipment Conduct in bound material receiving inspections and provide accurate dispositions Provide feedback to supply chain team for any supplier non-conformance Must be willing to support material handling during production ensure efficient production flow May be required to support unpacking of raw materials upon arrival and preparation for inspection. May be required to support final packaging of the finished product before shipment after final inspection. May be required to close work orders in the ERP system after final inspection is complete. Education, Work Experience, Skill Requirements, and Certifications High school diploma or equivalent certificate. 2 years experience with welding and quality inspection Preferably to hold AWS CWI or CAWI certificate or willing to obtain Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in cryogenic or pressure piping system considered a plus. Familiarity with various inspection tools and instruments (tape measure, caliper, depth micrometer, bore scope, etc) Working knowledge of surface and subsurface NDE methodologies. Familiarity with different welding process and weld defect types ASME B31.3 process piping and ASME Section IX knowledge. Must maintain a positive demeanor with a sense of curiosity Ability to adapt with changing needs of the growing business Coachable and demonstrate active listening Physical Demands Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run. Willingness to work a flexible schedule inclusive of overtime and weekends depending on business needs Must be a legal resident of the United States with reliable transportation. Must be able to work in both shop and office environments. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The shop floor is temperature controlled and maintained at a comfortable working temperature. It will be the responsibility of all employees to perform their work productively and within established production standards. All employees are required to work safely so as not to endanger themselves or others. Safety rules must be adhered to at all times. Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other positions or duties either temporarily or permanently based on production levels or other manufacturing concerns. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by a person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.