Quality Inspector I

Quality Inspector I

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Required minimum of six months (6) months of experience as a Quality Trades Support II (QTS II) at Austal USA for internal candidates or two (2) years NDT Level II experience in a related field for external candidates.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, work under pressure and be self-motivated.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to receive and carry out written and verbal instructions required.

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.
• Consults with Class Surveyors and / or Customer Representatives during external inspections as necessary.
• Provides guidance to production employees and Supervision for workmanship corrections required.
• Shall document, accept or reject workmanship based upon contract acceptance criteria for surface inspections.
• Provides mentoring and on-the-job-training (OJT) for NDT certification of other Inspectors.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.
• This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Incumbents will perform other tasks as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

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