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A Brief Summary of This Position:
This position ensures that quality of manufactured or purchased products conforms to customer specifications, Valmont specifications and nationally recognized standards. The position seeks to improve product quality through working with production personnel and manufacturing quality processes. Duties also include training of personnel in inspection. The incumbent is required to assist with implementing inspection best practices across Valmont’s North American Infrastructure footprint. They interface with manufacturing and engineering on design problems. It is extremely important that the incumbent use a diplomatic approach in dealing with others and sells quality as something that is easier and less expensive than poor workmanship, which could result in lost markets, expensive rework, and/or costly product liability. The incumbent should promote and sell an attitude that quality is economical and will insure the future of the company. The incumbent may also be requested to train employees new to the Quality Assurance Department.
Essential Functions:
· This position reports to the Manager, Quality Assurance Technical Training and has no direct or indirect reports
· This role requires up to (-50%) travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays
· Conduct inspection training in accordance with Valmont’s training program. Not in accordance with written practice unless a Level III.
· Coach and mentor inspection personnel while promoting a continuous improvement environment
· Deliver inspection training results and identify areas of training improvement
· Interpret codes and standards applicable to manufactured product
· Support instrument calibration – division wide process
· Perform scheduled performance audits of certified NDT personnel and Valmont facilities
· Identify quality inspection-based corrective actions and perform root cause analysis accordingly
· Administer routine quality training
· Participate and assist in capital and budget planning
· Establish and implement inspection best practices among Valmont Infrastructure facilities located in North America
· Applies to steel, aluminum, and composite product with occasional support on concrete product
· Develop and implement improved and/or advanced inspection techniques
· Assist in the review and/or creation of inspection procedures which includes the following:
· Review and offer feedback on proposed changes to Valmont inspection procedures
· Assist in inspection refresher training at any of the Valmont Infrastructure facilities located in North America
· Maintain a company credit card
· Can set up company related trips through Concur
Other Important Details about the Role:
· Maintain a safe and productive work environment, as well as high standard of quality
· Have face to face professional interaction with the customer
· Maintain professional appearance and behavior while working on assignments
· Ensure correct assembly of fabricated materials by dimensional checks and visual inspection of welds
· Have the authority to reject material minimize financial loss and risk of customer dissatisfaction
Job Knowledge
The incumbent must keep fully informed on the application of testing equipment, testing specifications and techniques. This individual must also be knowledgeable in all types of welding processes and fabrication techniques. The incumbent must possess and maintain all applicable certifications to perform their assigned duties. These certifications may include:
· Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
· AMPP Coatings Inspector
Interpersonal Skills
Keeps manager fully informed of all conditions uncovered by audits and inspections. Maintains a close working relationship with manufacturing supervision, product engineering, shop personnel and entire QA staff to ensure all pertinent information is communicated.
Decision Making
The incumbent is required to distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable quality of the product from the raw materials to making of piece parts and through the final assembly. This inspection includes the finish and shipment of the product. Judgments on workmanship and weld quality of the product are made daily.
The incumbent is required to use much diplomacy in this situation, so production time is not lost and the quality of the product is acceptable.
Results of Action
Inspection of raw materials, vendor items, piece parts and final assembly on a timely basis is a must to minimize delays in assembly and shipment of the product and to insure against costly field repairs. Inspection ensures the integrity of the product. The incumbent reports on weld quality problems to Production Management and Welding Services.
Employee Impact on Results
With our mode of inspection, the incumbent must be a self-starter, work well with a small amount of supervision, be a decision maker and be motivated to getting the job done to insure no delays in production. Allocation of time is necessary to minimize delays. This person is the last one responsible to ensure the quality of the product in the welding shops.
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:
· Preferred Bachelors with 3+ years of relevant experience or Associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or -7 years of relevant experience
· Five years of previous experience in a welding or inspection environment
· AWS CWI Certified
· Applicable AMPP Coatings Certification
· Applicable NDT Certifications
· Continuous improvement mindset
· A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
· The ability to work with minimal supervision
· Be able to read and interpret production drawings, specifications, and codes
· Must be knowledgeable in welding fabrication processes
· Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
· Familiar with the E-mail system and have a practical understanding of basic Microsoft Office Suite
· Ability to perform mathematic calculations, including trigonometry and intermediate algebra
· Ability to use dimensional measuring tools
· Ability to operate basic and advanced NDT testing equipment
· Ability to work effectively with plant employees, supervisors, management, and customers
· Ability to prioritize work to complete deadlines
· Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
· Degree or Certificate in Non-Destructive Testing
· Seven years of previous experience in a welding or inspection environment
JOB CONDITIONS
Working Conditions
Some of this job is performed in an indoor shop environment. The temperature range can be from 100 degrees in the summer to about 50 degrees in the winter. Some operations may expose employee to some type of disagreeable working conditions (wind, cold, heat, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, water, or oil). Working conditions may vary with specific work assignments. Some areas of the plant can be a noisy at times with sound levels reaching above 85 decibels. Hearing protection is available for those areas. Safety glasses and metatarsal safety shoes are always required in the plant. Gloves are required during certain operations. Face shield is required in addition to safety glasses when grinding. The employee will operate machines that use liquid coolant and may also be exposed to cast iron dust. The employees must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the plant environment. Some outdoor work is required which includes work in conditions with abnormal temperatures. Employee works around material stacked overhead height. Conditions range from clean work to exposure to odors, fumes, drafts, wet conditions, dirt, grease, smoke, dust, noise, high temperatures and low frigid temperatures. These conditions range from severe to mild and can happen daily and in any combination. Works in disagreeable weather conditions nearly 30% of the year. Approximately 20% of the time in an office environment. Remaining time could be exposed to: Factory noise (grinding, hammering, welding, arc gouges, exhaust fans); Dust (pantograph, paint, grinding); Light from arc welding; Welding fumes; and trip hazards from cords and weld leads on the floor.
Hazards
Factory noise levels
Grinding sparks
Material handling equipment moving about buildings and the plant
Welding flash
Overhead crane loads.
Tripping
Hot parts
This job requires handling metal objects some of which with sharp edges. There is a risk of cuts, scraps, and abrasions to the hand as well as danger of chemical burns, high voltage shocks or burns. Some employee may find allergies or minor skin irritations to solvents or coolants used around the area in which they work. This job has exposure to other occupational health and accident hazards such as eye injury from dust and dirt. There is occasional pivoting, walking, bending, and lifting during the work shift. For the most part, the accident hazard level is low to moderate, and any probable injury may come from working with sharp metal edges or from performing improper lifting or moving of equipment without exercising reasonable care and observing safety regulations. Occasional exposure to tripping or slipping is present and employees must use caution when working around ice, snow, and wet surfaces.
EFFORT
Physical Effort
Visual inspection of welds requires adequate eyesight as defined by the Certified Weld Inspector certification. Walking on concrete floor all day is required. Occasional climbing onto poles for inspection. General lifting requirements is 35 pounds with rare instances greater than this amount without the assistance of material handling devices.
Operator must stand and walk, as well as handle parts, tools, and equipment, gripping and grasping, on a frequent to constant basis. On an occasional to frequent basis, operator is required to lift/carry parts. Although a few items do weigh more, a maximum lift of 50 lb. is all that is required. Standing, bending, pivoting, walking, and reaching overhead are required during most of the shift. Climbing ladders, pulling wire through conduit, hanging fixtures and electrical components also requires a physical exertion. Lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, stretching, crawling, and working in awkward and/or confined positions is frequent with any electromechanical technician. Some of the physical tasks include hanging gearboxes on top of machines, changing brakes or the motors on cranes.
Mental and Visual Effort
The functions of this job require the employee to be always alert. Working in a fast-paced environment as well as the repetitious nature of this job requires both mental and visual concentration. The technician must be able to work quickly to repair plant equipment so operations can resume. There are often high stress situations where the technician needs to be able to work under adverse conditions for long periods of time using intense mental and visual concentration. Good hand to eye coordination with a good sense of depth perception is required at all time. Technicians need to be able to distinguish colors and be capable of reading manuals, schematics, labels, and other printed materials. Adequate hearing is required to diagnose problems with machines and equipment. Mental and visual concentration is needed to prevent injury to oneself, fellow workers and/or damage to the product. The use of any equipment or tools requires the employee to be always alert. If employee does not have a valid license from either of these states, the determination of acceptable vision will be made by the Safety Department on an individual basis.
Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
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
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.