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 looking for a QC Inspector (CWI) who shall demonstrate substantial knowledge of processes, codes, and job specifications and can perform routine Q.A/Q.C product inspections as required.

The Q.C inspector shall be knowledgeable in Q.A/Q.C equipment operations and associated documentation of inspections and testing.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• 1-3 months of related experience or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• The level of QA Inspector and pay range is dependent on the current certifications held that fall in a specific point range on the NWP QA Certification Rating Card-
• 9 – 15 points = C
• 16 – 24 points = B
• 25+ points = A

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist Inspection Supervisor/Leaden and Q.A/Q.C 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 to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Effectively communicate Q.A/Q.C 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

• 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
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety

Employer’s Statement

Northwest Pipe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.