Certified Weld Inspector

GST Manufacturing has an immediate opening for a Certified Weld Inspector to serve as CWI – Welding Specialist. This person will work in GST’s Quality Assurance Department to complete dimensional and welding reviews for products in process and prior to final shipment. This position reports directly to the QA Manager. Qualified candidates must have significant welding and fabrication experience with a variety of metals (steel, stainless steel and aluminum) and must have been a Certified Weld Inspector for a minimum of five (5) years.

Responsibilities

1. Work with QA Manager to ensure that all projects in process and completed projects are built to print, in tolerance and with specified quality standards.

2. Perform daily floor inspections of welds. Regularly train and correct welders on methods and techniques.

3. Certify welders to appropriate AWS and ASTM codes and standards as directed by QA Manager. Maintain and update welder continuity logs.

4. Complete testing of welds internally and through third party firms as applicable.

5. Complete and update WPS and PQR documentation.

6. Participate in annual internal audits and third-party certification audits, such as American Institute for Structural Steel.

Basic Qualifications

1. At least five (5) years of work as a Certified Weld Inspector

2. Prior experience as a welder

3. Expert level blueprint reading and understanding of GD&T

4. Expert in measuring tools including gauges, calipers, and similar devices

5. Understand WPS and PQR documents

6. Able to fully understand customer specifications and tolerances

7. Complete understanding of AWS and ATSM standards

Compensation and Benefits

This is full time hourly position with competitive pay commensurate with experience. Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee with small employee contribution, 401K with company match, life insurance, disability insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off are accrued in accordance with the vesting procedures set forth in the company handbook.

Company Background

Founded in 1933 with its principal offices located in Haltom City, Texas, GST Manufacturing (www.gstmanufacturing.com) is a metal fabricator that promotes and sells full OEM assemblies and subassemblies, private labeled products and its own branded products to diverse clientele in industries such as construction, retail, cinema, food service, energy, light rail, and precision. GST’s capabilities include laser, plasma and waterjet cutting, punching, press brake, weld, CNC machining, paint, powder coat, assembly, and on-site installation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of GST Manufacturing not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of GST Manufacturing to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection, at all levels of employment.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Haltom City, TX 76117: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Welding Inspector license (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Salary : $25 - $32