Job Description
Job Description
Build Your Legacy with Veritas Steel!
We take great pride in the bridges we build, and in the people who build them (and maintain our equipment)!
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- MUST HOLD A CURRENT CWI or ASNT VT Level II
This position is located in Eau Claire, WI
Relocation assistance may be providedWe offer a very competitive benefit package! We offer company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance and short-term disability insurance, employee-paid medical insurance, dental and vision care, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, and a retirement plan consisting of a 401(k) plan and a pension with a weekly company contribution! You will begin earning vacation time the first complete month of employment! We also have 10 paid Holidays! We provide uniforms, annual boot allowance, and provide necessary Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Position Summary
Plans, directs, coordinates, monitors, and executes activities related to ensuring the quality of the structural steel fabrication. Operates with a sense of urgency and purpose to ensure that fabrication work is completed according to established quality standards, applicable specifications, and regulatory requirements. Works with company-wide QC team to establish quality standards and procedures, and conduct quality improvement studies and projects.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for overall management of the quality function at assigned plantManage established quality program to ensure that the fabricated steel will fit as planned, meets customer specifications, & delivery schedulesWork closely with Production Management / Project Management to ensure appropriate quality procedures are complied with & accurate documentation is maintained on every projectResponsible for administering the AISC program at assigned plant, ensure ALL employees understand & follow AISC standards, & shop is prepared & passes AISC auditsSupervise QC InspectorsProvide assistance and / or training where appropriate, counsel employees on improving performance, conduct performance appraisals, & initiate disciplinary action when necessaryDetermine appropriate course of action by analyzing issues, working closely with appropriate Veritas Steel employees & owner’s engineers to determine course of action & accountabilityWork closely with DOT Inspectors to schedule required inspection, ensure that appropriate documentation is completed & filed in a timely mannerEstablish & maintain professional working relationships with customer engineers & DOT representativesKeep informed on progress of current & future projects by attending regular production meetingsManage welder certification program, ensure welders qualified per owner’s requirements, keep appropriate recordsRead new project specifications; plan & conduct prefabrication meetings on the new projects according to established company quality policies, customer, DOT, & Industry standard requirements; & ensure welding procedures, PQRs, WPSs, & qualified welders are tested per customer requirementsSupervise hold point status, review inspection reports, and maintain up to date logs of project inspection progressOversee tool calibration programPerform inspection of welds, dimensions, materials, fasteners, and coatingsResolve customer concerns in a timely mannerMembership of the Plant Leadership team, involved in planning and operations.Manage established internal & outsourced non-destructive testing programsRun internal Magnetic Particle Testing programMaintain & update Veritas Steel’s Quality Control Manual on a regular basisKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniquesStrong computer skills (spreadsheets, word processing statistical analysis)Good understanding of blue prints & shop drawingsExcellent interpersonal & negotiation skillsAble to analyze complex problems & generate solutionsInteract professionally with a wide variety of people situationsAvailable to occasionally travel across the United States by auto or airKnowledge of structural steel fabrication, coatings, application, and non-destructive testing methodsExtremely strong time management and organizational ability.Educational Requirements
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification requiredMinimum 5 years’ experience leading a quality control function with welding in a heavy manufacturing environmentNACE or SSPC Level I paint certification, or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hireBridge experience preferredUT / MT / VT level II certifications, preferredBachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field preferredSafety is our priority! We have a very extensive training program to ensure the safety of all of our employees.
Veritas Steel is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.