Job Summary
The Quality Inspector/CWI oversees fabrication quality at Texas Corrugators in Hutto, Texas, and reports to the Quality Manager. This role ensures fabricated material meets TxDOT and AISC requirements, welds meet AWS D1.1 requirements, and fit-up, in-process, and post-weld assemblies meet applicable quality requirements.
Daily Expectations
- Timely and consistent attendance.
- Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Participate in continual improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Inspection and Process Controls
- Perform fit-up, in-process, and final assembly inspections to verify joint fit-up and weld quality.
- Monitor welding procedure specification (WPS) parameters and process controls.
- Identify nonconforming product and place it in a quarantine area pending disposition.
- Monitor material storage to ensure compliance with AISC and TxDOT requirements.
Material Traceability and Quality Records
- Create quality reports for each job or project by gathering and verifying heat numbers.
- Maintain traceability of incoming raw steel by linking heat numbers to material certificates and writing heat numbers on material in addition to supplier stencils.
- Maintain equipment calibration records by applying unique identification stickers to equipment requiring calibration and updating the equipment log as needed.
Quality Communication and Improvement
- Communicate quality issues and improvement needs to the Quality Manager.
- Communicate quality requirements to welders to clarify expectations and prevent recurring issues.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Assist with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
- Assist the Production Manager in training welders and fabricators on issues that arise.
- Assist with housekeeping.
Decision Making Authority
- Dispose of product deemed nonconforming.
- Reject material or product that does not meet quality requirements.
- Reject delivered material with an incorrect grade or country of origin.
- Stop work due to safety issues.
- Mark raw material for traceability.
Key Measures of Success
- Fabricated material and welds meet applicable TxDOT, AISC, and AWS D1.1 requirements.
- Accurate heat number traceability, quality reports, and equipment calibration records.
- Timely identification, quarantine, and disposition of nonconforming product.
- Clear communication of quality requirements and support for corrective and preventive actions.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification through the American Welding Society (AWS).
- Reliable means of transportation.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required
- Proficient knowledge of the AWS D1.1 welding code required
- Proficiency in interpreting drawings and blueprints
- Willingness to learn Microsoft Office and other computer software.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work well with others.
Working Conditions
- Work in a fast-paced manufacturing and fabrication environment.
- Work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Work overtime as needed, sometimes on a regular basis.
Schedule and Classification
- Training will be on first shift; Position will be full-time overnight shift
- Non-exempt position; overtime is paid after 40 hours worked in a workweek.
Competitive Benefits & Programs
Excellence is a non-negotiable aspect of our culture. In addition to a thriving workplace environment, a comprehensive benefits package is provided for our employees including:
Paid Holidays & PTO
Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k) Plan
Maternity/Paid Leave
Short/Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Life/AD&D Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Race Rock Values
At Race Rock, our values are the heartbeat of our organization, shaping our culture and defining our commitment to excellence, innovation, and safety.
A culture embodied by operating principles known as H.E.A.R.T.
