NDT Inspector

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Valmont modernizes vital infrastructure and increases agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. The company galvanizes steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact.

Job Profile

The company is searching for an NDT Inspector to join its team.

Education Level

• High School Diploma and 5+ years of work/educational experience OR
• Associate’s Degree with 2+ years of experience OR
• Bachelor’s Degree

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience in a fabricated steel environment
• Level I NDT certifications or be able to obtain Level I certification within 90 days.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided along with the maintenance of these tools and equipment
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Has the authority to reject material, stop work in process, etc. to minimize financial loss and risk of customer dissatisfaction.
• Interprets reports for NDT and evaluates quality acceptance under the guidance of a fully certified NDT inspector–intermediate.
• Maintain timely and consistent attendance
• Make decisions in the area of codes (including AWS D1.1) and specifications under the guidance of an NDT Inspector – Intermediate.
• Responsible for testing and evaluation, with absolute integrity, of products to ensure conformance to company and customer specifications
• This position reports to the Quality Supervisor and has no direct reports.
• Works under production conditions with accurate performance and completion of work within set time limits

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations, including conversion of fractions to decimals
• Ability to prioritize work to complete deadlines. Must also be able to work through problems with the minimum amount of assistance from the lead person or supervisor.
• Ability to use basic measuring tools, such as tape measure, calipers, fillet weld gauges, and levels (digital and conventional) to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with plant employees, supervisors, management, and customers.
• Ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time result without errors.

Credible Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a fabricated steel environment
• Associate’s Degree in NDT from an accredited school
• SNT-TC-1A NDT Level I in UT and Mag Particle
• Competence in basic quality assurance disciplines including the use of dimensional inspection and gauging equipment
• NDT (non-destructive testing) experience

Working Environment

• Work is typically performed in a manufacturing plant environment
• Be able to move about the office, shipping area, and all areas of the plant that are producing product lines for the company.
• Relatively constant exposure to somewhat disagreeable work conditions such as dust, dirt, heat, fumes, and cold as well as noise levels above 80 decibels.
• Work conditions vary throughout the week depending on the area of the plant assigned to work in.
• There will be visits to both indoor and outdoor locations during all seasons of the year.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. although the most frequent amount of weight lifted is 20 lbs.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, as well as balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits/Perks

• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services, and more
• Work-Life Support

Employer’s Statement

Valmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.