What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Inspector – Barge Shipyard position at LAD Services of Louisiana?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Quality Control Inspector – Barge Shipyard
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Control (QC) Inspector to oversee and inspect barge repair, maintenance, fabrication, and welding operations. The QC Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all work meets company quality standards, customer specifications, applicable industry regulations, and safety requirements.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the marine or shipyard industry, strong knowledge of welding and structural steel fabrication, and the ability to identify deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform quality inspections throughout all stages of barge repair, maintenance, and fabrication.
- Inspect structural steel repairs, welding, fitting, and fabrication work for compliance with approved specifications and procedures.
- Conduct visual welding inspections to identify defects, including cracks, porosity, undercut, incomplete welds, and other deficiencies.
- Verify that repairs and fabrication meet applicable American Welding Society (AWS), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and customer requirements, as applicable.
- Inspect barge hulls, decks, bulkheads, tanks, and other structural components.
- Review work orders, drawings, repair specifications, and inspection requirements.
- Monitor work performed by welders, fitters, tackers, and other production personnel to ensure quality standards are maintained.
- Document inspection findings, deficiencies, corrective actions, and final inspection results.
- Coordinate with shipyard foremen, supervisors, and management to resolve quality concerns.
- Verify that identified deficiencies are corrected before work is approved.
- Assist with preparation for customer, third-party, regulatory, and classification society inspections.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, quality reports, and supporting documentation.
- Verify material identification and compliance with applicable project specifications.
- Monitor compliance with approved welding procedures and applicable quality requirements.· Identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce rework, and maintain production efficiency.
- Follow all company safety policies and shipyard procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous quality control inspection experience in a shipyard, marine repair, structural steel fabrication, or related industrial environment preferred, but not necessary if willing to learn.
- Strong knowledge of welding processes, fabrication methods, and structural steel repairs.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, welding symbols, and repair specifications.
- Familiarity with AWS welding standards and applicable marine industry requirements.
- Ability to identify welding defects and structural deficiencies.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, foremen, management, and customers.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and inspection records.
- Basic computer skills for reports, documentation, and recordkeeping.
- Ability to work independently and make sound quality-related decisions.
Preferred Certifications & Experience
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification preferred.
- Previous barge repair or marine vessel inspection experience.
- Familiarity with ABS and USCG inspection requirements.
- Experience coordinating nondestructive testing (NDT).
- Knowledge of welding procedure specifications (WPS) and welder qualification requirements.
- Experience with hull inspections, structural repairs, and marine fabrication.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Ability to work outdoors in a shipyard environment under varying weather conditions.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and access confined or restricted work areas.
- Ability to climb ladders and inspect elevated structures.
- Ability to work around heavy equipment, welding operations, and industrial machinery.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Must comply with applicable confined-space entry, fall protection, and other safety procedures.
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24