Quality Control Inspector

This position is an individual contributor role that is responsible for analyzing and interpreting prints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, identify pole errors, inspection and testing procedures, for work being performed on all concrete poles. This includes recording inspection or testing data such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded. This position is also responsible to perform visual, dimensional, ultrasonic and magnetic particle testing to verify product to drawings and customer specifications.

Essential Functions

Inspect product for compliance with ASTM 123.

Must be able to measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.

Inspect Product in accordance with Valmont WI-10.16.

Responsible for inspecting, testing, concrete sampling, moisture testing, conduct cosmetics work/profiling or measuring materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.

Post Galvanizing toe Crack Inspection.

Inspect product to assure compliance with any customer specific requirements.

Photograph specific loads per customer and Valmont criteria.

Complete required inspection documentation.

Incumbent must be able to perform Moisture Testing, check cages, read drawings. Verify demolding process, check profiles and mark poles with correct information.

Checking static work and be able to break test cylinders and record data as well as collect and record strand coil data.

Must be able to verify strand elongation per the engineered specifications on each pole and perform a wall thickness profile per SOP specification.

Be able to perform a wall thickness profile per SOP specification along with a layout in a mold per engineered drawings.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years’ previous Quality Control experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment

Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and identify pole errors

Possess working knowledge of welding processes, certification codes and standards, blueprint reading and shop math.

Able to multiply, divide, add and subtract proficiently

Must be able to understand sufficient mathematical skills to be able to use both decimals and fractions, converting both ways

Ability to use both imperial and metric measuring systems

Able to use tape measures, micrometers, dial indicators, radius gauges and PI tapes along with other basic shop tools

Must be able to read and write legibly and must have computer literacy

Ability to work overtime as required to meet business needs

The ability to safely lift up to 20 pounds frequently throughout the shift

Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner

Must have a high awareness for safety at all times

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

ASQ Quality Inspector certification

ACI Certification preferred

Current welding qualification

Ability to pass the Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) accreditation from the American Society for Quality (ASQ-CQI) within the first three years from starting the position

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILL

Educational Background

Must have sufficient mathematical skills to be able to use both decimals and fractions, converting both ways, also must able to use both Standard and Metric measuring systems. Must be able to use tape measures, micrometers, dial indicators, radius gauges and PI tapes along with other basic shop tools. Must be able to multiply, divide, add, and subtract proficiently. Must be able to read and write legibly. Must be able to run printer, CRT and Data-Myte.

Job Training Skill Development

In addition to the above, should have a basic understanding to make most necessary decisions within three months and have total comprehension of the job within one year. Must have three years’ experience in tubing department or equivalent.

Decision Making

Will constantly be making decisions as to whether the poles is of the required quality to meet in-house or customer specifications. These decisions, as a standard practice, will include acceptability of weld quality, length, ovality, straightness, and overall appearance.

EFFORT

Physical Effort

Will stand 95% of shift and bend, stoop, climb and reach over tubing and equipment 70% of the time during the shift. Little physical effort is required of this job. May do lifting 25% of the time.

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.