Loc Performance Products, LLC provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. Loc provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. Loc’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at http://www.locperformance.com

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approved Date: 3/20/17
Approved By: Tim Horner, VP of Quality
Job Title: Certified Weld Inspector
Department: Quality

Summary Welding inspector ensures that the work produced by welders meets specific customer specifications for quality and safety. The inspector performs tests on welds to ensure that the welds satisfy engineering specifications. This position also participates with training newly hired welders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Performs visual inspections on welded products and structures in progress and on completed jobs.
Searches for defects in the weld such as cracks and pits.
Uses magnification to find defects that potentially weaken the strength of the joint.
Checks weld machine setup and the welding techniques of welders on work in-process to ensure the quality of the work.
Records the results of tests and welding inspections.
Facilitates a weld sample test
Administers a hands-on welding sample test using company equipment
Works with Welding Department Team Leaders to provide ongoing training for existing welder workforce.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.

Quantity of Work
The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.

Quality of Work
The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.

Judgement/Knowledge of Job
Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.

Attendance/Dependability
Punctuality and attendance.

Teamwork/ Attitude
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.

Initiative/Independence
The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Adherence to Policy
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.

Adherence to Safety
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification is required.
A minimum of three years’ experience is required.
ASNT non-destructive examination (NDE) Level 2 certification is desirable.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Loc Performance is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.