Quality Control Inspector - Night Shift

Company Description: ACS Manufacturing is a state-of-the-art design build manufacturer of acoustical equipment enclosures, fuel tanks, turbine systems and skids. We have one of the largest facilities in the industry, nearly 300,000 square feet on 36 acres in Denison, Texas and has expanded its operation to 150,000 square feet facility in Abbeville, SC.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Site Quality Manager the Quality Control Inspector is responsible for performing product inspection to verify compliance with customer specifications, welding codes and material specifications. Initiates, documents and monitors non-conformance reports to ensure products satisfy customers’ expectations. Maintains complete and accurate records of inspection activities.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Inspections: Weld inspections, structural flatness inspections, dimensional / positional inspections, paint inspections, general electrical inspections, visual inspections and final product inspections.
• Tests: Pressure or vacuum test of tank products. Test basic electrical systems. Test sound abatement performance.
• Evaluate and review released shop drawings for completeness and potential fabrication errors.
• Initiate non-conformance reports, tags affected material, and monitors progress of repairs.
• Order and inspect for proper tags, labels, signs, plaques and markings.
• Interpret and communicate to others complex shop drawings, plans, blueprints, sketches and electrical schematics
• Create Certificate of Compliance for products.
• Complete all necessary quality required documentation including Inspection Reports, checklist, control plans, and job records.
• Perform material receiving inspections for compliance to product specifications
• Assist leads in working towards a safer and Lean Manufacturing environment, 5S 1 implementation, and just-in-time acquisition of all materials and goods for the projects

· Support the calibration program. Insure all critical-to-quality tools used in the production are calibrated and correctly labeled as such.

· Review all engineering change notices (ECN) to insure correctness and that the fabrication shops can effectively and efficiently fabricate the product as indicated by the ECN.

· Monitor engineering change notices (ECN) to insure the fabrication shops, departments and production cells (internal & external) have the correct revision drawing and documentation – including the distribution of newly revised drawings to the shop.

· Assist in the facilitation or data gathering of problem-solving activities, to include the creation of A3 problem-solving reports, root-cause analysis, the establishment of mitigation plans, the development of implementation project plans, and the commissioning of new process changes.

· Always obey and practice the safety standards of ACS Manufacturing.

• Evaluate the workmanship of individual welders and notify production supervision or CWI/CWE when additional training is perceived needed.

· Insure all products meet local, state, and federal regulations, codes and requirements; along with customer specifications.

· Responsible for any other tasks as assigned.

Technical:

· Be proficient with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel; learn the company’s ERP tools.

· Ability to inspect welds to AWS standards and to blueprint welding symbols.

· Willingness to participate in a team-oriented environment and foster cooperative work relations.

· Participate in engineering and general design reviews as required.

· Support the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T) preferred.
• Proficient in the use of standard inspection measuring tools and equipment such as tape measures, leveling devices, temperature sensors, and instruments to measure electrical characteristics.
• Ability to comprehend and apply basic mathematics; and strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to coach fabricators in what needs repair/rework; an occasionally demonstrate how to perform the repair/rework.

Physical Working Conditions:

• Able to work exposure to elements, such as ambient temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises.

· Able to work in an area without heaters or air conditioning.

· Able to work outside the building in various type of weather.

· Able to stoop, bend, reach, climb, kneel, look up and work at 18 feet or more heights.

· Must have good eyesight, with or without corrective lenses, with near vision acuity and color contrast differentiation to inspect fine detailed work.

• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including physical lifting up to 30 pounds, pushing or pulling of heaver objects.
• Able to work in an environment involving exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following safety precautions and the use of personal protective equipment.

Minimum Requirements – Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, or any combination of education and experience.
• An Associate degree in Engineering, Electronics, Management, or related field preferred; or five years of experience in structural fabrication, welding, assembly, installation, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, drawings and sketches.

· Must pass a drug screen and background check for employment.

• Ability to read and write English, Bi-Lingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Good knowledge of measuring devices and tools and the proper operation.
• Good knowledge of codes and specifications.
• Good knowledge of AWS welding codes.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Abbeville, SC 29620: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,558 - $49,936