Welding Inspector

Senior Quality Assurance

Inspector - CWI/NDT Specialist

Job Code: Plant Operation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Steward Machine Company

Steward Machine, a multi-generational family-owned business, boasts over a century of successful operation. We leverage extensive lifting capacity and some of the world's largest CNC machinery within our 290,000 square feet of manufacturing space. We provide complete turnkey solutions, managing everything from detailing shop drawings to in-house fabrication, welding, stress relieving, machining, gear cutting, and assembly.

Steward Machine Co. proudly holds AISC certification to the highest standard for fracture critical endorsement. Our operations are guided by 5 core principles: Relentless Work Ethic, a "Can Do Attitude", Excellence, Passion, and Adaptability. We consistently deliver equipment to the world's most demanding clients, ensuring projects are completed right the first time with our unwavering "can do" attitude. Our track record for on-time deliveries is impeccable.

Primary Purpose of the Position

This inspector will be pivotal in upholding Steward Machine Company's commitment to excellence, ensuring all products consistently meet stringent specifications. This role is critical for maintaining our reputation for quality, efficiency, and safety, directly contributing to the company's continued success.

Essential Functions / Duties

• Conduct meticulous inspections of machines and fabricated weldments at assembly, inspection, or machining stations to ensure strict conformance to specifications.
• Verify the conformance of vendor- furnished parts and materials against detailed plans and specifications.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure timely inspection functions at designated hold points, optimizing the shop flow of parts.
• Document comprehensive findings from Visual, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant, and Ultrasonic Testing on official inspection reports.
• Interpret complex blueprints and engineering specifications to extract critical product information, including material surface, dimensional, and NDT requirements.
• Precisely measure dimensions such as length, height, diameter, and distance between reference points using advanced precision instruments.
• Accurately locate reference points on parts and measure intricate dimensions like angles, arcs, and radii.
• Generate detailed inspection reports and maintain comprehensive welding logs.
• Perform precise dimensional inspection of components and assemblies.
• Execute thorough inspections of first-run, in-process, and final fabricated parts and assemblies.
• Calibrate and test equipment to ensure optimal accuracy and performance.
• Conduct hardness testing of workpiece surfaces using specialized machinery.
• Prepare and meticulously maintain calibration records for welding machines and inspection gauges.
• Develop and maintain accurate Welder Continuity Logs.

Role / Department / Location Specific Requirements

Reports to the Plant Manager

Position is based in Birmingham Alabama

Job Requirements

900 hours of Ultrasonic Testing Hours- must provide documentation

CWI license preferred, not a deal breaker if can provide proof of UT

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in Visual and NDT Inspections of fabricated weldments.
• Proven experience in heavy construction machining or related industrial sectors.
• Proactive self-starter with exceptional customer service acumen and a positive demeanor, fostering strong working relationships with management and colleagues.
• Possess excellent dexterity, physical strength, and sustained physical stamina.
• Strong technical proficiency and the ability to accurately interpret complex blueprints, technical documents, and manuals.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring precision and accuracy in all tasks.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.

Education requirements or equivalent experience:

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent vocational training/experience.
• Possession of an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Minimum of one year of Ultrasonic Testing experience, adhering to AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.5 Codes.
• Completion of one year of technical school or five years of demonstrated experience in heavy steel fabrication.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and fundamental mathematical concepts (fractions, decimals, and trigonometry).
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems with minimal supervision.

Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description – may require other duties as assigned.

Job may change over time in accordance with business needs.

Job description does not guarantee employment.

Working Conditions

The work environment involves occasional exposure to dynamic industrial elements, including moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, fumes or airborne particles, and varying outdoor weather conditions. This may encompass extreme temperatures, humidity, and the presence of chemicals, with a potential for electrical shock and vibration. The ambient noise level is typically moderate.

Physical Requirements

The role regularly requires physical engagement, including standing, walking, sitting, and utilizing hands for handling and feeling, along with reaching, talking, and hearing. Occasional demands include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, and the ability to detect odors. The employee must be capable of occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Essential visual abilities encompass close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperception, and the capacity to adjust focus.

Affirmative Action /EEO Statement

Steward Machine Company is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Steward Machine Company will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Limitation and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Steward Machine Company is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.