QC Inspector (CWI)

QC Inspector (CWI) Job Highlights

Company Profile

Northwest Pipe Company is a leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products. Our solution-based products serve a wide range of markets including water transmission, plant piping, tunnels, and river crossings.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a QC Inspector (CWI) who shall demonstrate substantial knowledge of processes, codes, and job specifications and have the ability to perform routine QA/QC product inspections as required.

Be knowledgeable in QA/QC equipment operations and associated documentation of inspections and testing.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Experience

• 1-3 months of related experience or training

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist Inspection Supervisor/Leaden and QA/QC personnel as needed
• Assure the product meets or exceeds standards and specifications
• Available to accommodate a flexible work schedule
• Maintain documentation
• Perform NDE Inspection and documentation (as qualified)
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Use interpersonal skills to effectively communicate QA/QC requirements and objectives between supervision and lead personnel
• Work at a pace sufficient to obtain quality and quantity of inspection/testing, consistent with operational requirements
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Ability to locate and compute metric conversions
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• As needed the employee should have sufficient education, training, and experience to ensure qualification in inspection methods, which are being employed
• Demonstrated ability to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – required for A through C Inspectors
• NACE Certification (preferred)

Benefits/Perks

• 401k retirement savings plan with employer match
• Bonus potential (2x per year)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Safety footwear and eyewear voucher (day 1 of employment)
• Tuition reimbursement
• A values-driven culture committed to diversity, inclusion, and safety

Employer’s Statement

Northwest Pipe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.