What are the responsibilities and job description for the QUALITY INSPECTOR, ASSEMBLY/HYDROTEST/PAINT position at KW International?
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for interpreting ASME and similar industry codes.
- Responsible for following established quality procedures and processes.
- Perform inspections of purchased parts, assemblies and finished company products.
- Able to read and interpret P&ID and PFD drawings as required.
- Able to use machine tools and precision inspection instruments to determine compliance with drawing tolerances.
- Able to inspect and determine acceptability of units and assemblies under pressure tests (hydrostatic, snoop-leak and pneumatic).
- Inspects surface preparation and coatings/linings; Able to use surface preparation standards and blast comparators and DFT gauges to determine compliance with drawing tolerances.
- Reject and disposition subassemblies or finished products as required.
- Work with shop personnel for accuracy and completion of shop documentation.
- Prepare, maintain, and approve required quality documentation and inspection records.
- Work with vendors to ensure quality of purchased parts for company use.
- May provide Quality interface with customers and third party inspectors.
- May direct workers engaged in inspection and testing activities.
- May provide QC inspections and supervision at vendor/subcontractor locations.
Required Skills or Tools:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- NACE level I or II preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control inspection
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English, Spanish Bilingual a plus
- Computer literate in basic computer applications (email, MS applications, etc.)
- Must have working knowledge of various industry codes and local regulations, ASME, AWS, NACE, API, etc.
- Familiarity with ASME requirements as they apply to pressure vessels and process piping testing.