What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Inspector position at Benicia Fabrication & Machine, Inc.?
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Control Inspector to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that products meet stringent quality standards and comply with industry regulations such as ASME Section VIII, Div 1, Section V, Section IX and other relevent ASME / API codes. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to quality assurance processes, perform precise inspections, and uphold our commitment to excellence across all manufacturing operations. The role requires a strong understanding of quality systems, analysis skills, and proficiency with various measurement and inspection tools.
Responsibilities
- Read and understand drawings, maintain job files, maintain material traceability, check welding procedures, weld maps, and the quality of the welded performed
- Perform multiple dimensional checks using tape measures, levels, micrometers, calculators, and weld gauges to ensure products meet specifications.
- Perform visual inspections including inspections of quality of welds, insure correct materials are received and used on the jobs, and monitor hydro testing.
- Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods or stability samples.
- Perform non destructive testing including liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, nitron analyzer testing, hardness tests, and T-MIKE testing.
- Prepare inspection forms, code papers, weld procedures, welder qualifications, and use e-mail on the computerInterpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits.
- Identify quality problems and recommend solutions
- Investigate or report questionable test results
- Maintain relations with shop personnel, customers, co-workers, and supervisor
- Perform other job-related duties, as assigned
- Perform quality audits in accordance with ASME to ensure compliance throughout the manufacturing process.
- Collect and analyze data related to product quality, documenting findings accurately for review and reporting purposes.
- Ensure adherence to quality management systems (QMS).
- Identify non-conformances or deviations from specifications; initiate corrective actions as necessary.
- Assist in maintaining calibration schedules for all measurement instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and vision systems.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing insights during quality management reviews and participating in root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues promptly and effectively.
Experience
- Proven experience in quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 3 years of shop experience required
- Understand various welding procedures (i.e. GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, etc.)
- Understand the layout and fitting procedures used in manufacturing jobs
- Ability to read, write, and understand English effectively, to perform essential job functions, such as reading and interpreting technical documents, to ensure proper documentation for regulatory and quality assurance purposes
- Familiarity with industry standards including ASME, API, and TEMA
- Strong analysis skills with the ability to interpret data accurately and identify trends or issues.
- Experience conducting quality audits and assessments in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail combined with effective communication skills for documentation and reporting purposes. This position is integral to maintaining our high-quality standards and ensuring customer satisfaction through rigorous inspection processes. We seek motivated professionals committed to excellence in manufacturing quality control practices.
- High School Diploma or GED requiredVocational, Technical or Business school preferred
- SNT-TC1A Level II Certifications in PT (Liquid Penetrant Test), MT (Magnetic Particle Test), preferred
- AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $32