Quality NDT Inspector I

Job Overview
Southern Response is looking for a Quality NDT Inspector that has Level II certification in Visual Testing (VT) method.

This position is contract to direct after 90 days. The shift offered is 4/10's with OT offered. Must be able to pass a drug test, physical and background check.

Responsibilities

• Performs in-process quality assessments during vessel construction, including compliance audits prior to external surveys, utilizing Visual Testing (VT), or other non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection methods.
• Consults with Class Surveyors and / or Customer Representatives during external inspections as necessary.
• Provides guidance to production employees and Supervision for workmanship corrections required.
• Shall document, accept or reject workmanship based upon contract acceptance criteria for surface inspections.
• Provides mentoring and on-the-job-training (OJT) for NDT certification of other Inspectors.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Interpret schematics, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation to guide inspection procedures.
• Maintain meticulous records of inspection results, deviations, and corrective actions taken.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Required minimum of two (2) years NDT Level II experience.
• Level II certification in Visual Testing (VT) method required.
• Other NDT experience is a plus and will be considered equivalent for preferred applicants.
• Willingness and ability to learn any new NDT methods and / or skills assigned by management.
• All company provided training shall be based on company needs at the company’s discretion.
• Willingness and ability to increase understanding of the applicable standards and requirements for the job.
• Proven ability to perform simple math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and measure using the metric system.
• Basic knowledge of shipyard practices and operational principles of the shipbuilding process.
• Basic understanding of quality principles required.
• Strong understanding of ASME codes & standards relevant to manufacturing inspection processes.
• Mechanical knowledge with familiarity in using hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, soldering equipment, and schematics interpretation.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check
• High School Diploma/GED or comparable trade experience with comparable trade experience defined as five (5) or more years of experience working in the applicable trade, two (2) years of experience in shipbuilding, or, education in the trade comparable to apprenticeship.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand,
walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and
balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally
required to sit.
Specific physical requirements include the following:
Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
Perform prolonged standing.
Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.
Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.
Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.
Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.
Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.
Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25