Austal USA

Quality NDT Inspector I

Mobile, AL

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 51 days ago

CommunicationMentoringOSHA

About the role

REPORTS TO: Quality Inspection Supervisor or Quality Inspection Foreman
- Performs in-process quality assessments during vessel construction, including compliance audits prior to external surveys, utilizing Visual Testing (VT), or other non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection methods.

Responsibilities

Performs in-process quality assessments during vessel construction, including compliance audits prior to external surveys, utilizing Visual Testing (VT), or other non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection methods.
Shall document, accept or reject workmanship based upon contract acceptance criteria for surface inspections.
This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Incumbents will perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
Ability to work at heights above 12' while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.
Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steeltoes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.
Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.
Provides guidance to production employees and Supervision for workmanship corrections required.
Must be willing to work any shift.
Austal "A Class & B Class" employees may be considered in lieu of six (6) months as a Quality Trade Support II (QTS II). Candidate must possess two (2) years' maritime experience in their trade and have completed one (1) year at Austal and be able to become Level II certified Visual Testing (VT), within six (6) months of successful completion of formal classroom training required.
Level II certification in Visual Testing (VT) method required.
Willingness and ability to learn any new NDT methods and / or skills assigned by management.
All company provided training shall be based on company needs at the company's discretion.
Willingness and ability to increase understanding of the applicable standards and requirements for the job.
Proven ability to perform simple math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and measure using the metric system.
Basic knowledge of shipyard practices and operational principles of the shipbuilding process.
Basic understanding of quality principles required.
Work autonomously with minimal direction or management support.
Ability and willingness to work irregular or extended work schedule as required.

Nice to have

Other NDT experience is a plus and will be considered equivalent for preferred applicants.

Skills

Familiar with use and function of basic power and hand tools.
TOOLS: Familiar with use and function of basic power and hand tools.

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