American Steel and Aluminum (ASA), a leading metals supplier and fabricator dating back to 1806, has always prided itself in delivering world-class products to our extensive customer base through a focus on innovation, quality, and integrity.
Our mission has and always will be, to ensure ASA continues to be an industry leader with unmatched quality, customer service second to none, and a workforce that is inclusive and dynamic.
With customers that span across a multitude of industries – defense, robotics, automotive, industrial, and more – our organization requires a team just as diverse to continue meeting the needs of our customer base.
For ASA, it’s just not about attracting top talent; rather our emphasis on championing continual employee development, providing challenging and rewarding assignments, and leveraging a collaborative team culture is what separates us from our competition.
While we have a rich history that is almost 220 years old, we welcome you to join our growing organization and help usher in the next generation of Team ASA.

POSITION SUMMARY

The CWI will be involved in ensuring customers’ requirements have been met. With respect to weld size, bead formation, weld penetration. Position also includes the review of powder coated products ensuring cure, adhesion and DFT requirements. This position is part of our QA team and can/will support other quality functions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent such as a GED, is required.
• Technical school and/or practical experience is highly preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• American Welding Society’s (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) designation preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing/steel fabrication environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of arc welding processes for carbon, stainless and alloy metals are preferred.
• Familiarity with powder type coatings preferred.
• Familiarity w/ AWS & Mil-STD specifications / codes desired.
• Able to physically perform testing: dye-penetrant, magnetic particle, dry film thickness and others that may be required by specifications.
• Good understanding of shop math (fraction to decimal) and ability to read tape measure, and measuring tools (caliper, micrometers) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints desired.
• Good written and oral communication skills required.
• Good problem-solving capabilities are desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience working in a distribution or manufacturing organization preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with ADA recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job. Employee safety is a top priority at ASA and assigned workload may involve handling of heavy machinery, tools, and materials and as such we like to be clear and transparent about the physical requirements to perform this role safely.

• Ability to lift at least 10lbs.
• Extensive computer use.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Have good depth perception and color discrimination.

EEO Statement
American Steel and Aluminum LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Steel and Aluminum LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Welding Inspector (Required)

Work Location: In perso

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Foster a culture of safety awareness & prioritization.
• Ensure that quality standards are met; champion quality ownership of work center.
• Execute elements of the company’s quality assurance manual and quality assurance procedures pertaining to the inspection of products in house.
• Assist in maintaining and developing the inspection program.
• Perform in-process inspections including dimensional verification and coating inspections; perform additional product testing as required; maintain records of inspections and results. Verify finished product’s dimensions and their conformance with drawings, work order specifications.
• Daily Floor Inspections of documentation, weld inspections general overview of part fit-up, visual weld inspection, review and development of welding WPS’s & PQR’s, compliance of welding credentials and documents.
• Visual Inspection (VT criterion) of welded joints (weld size, bead formation, weld penetration) of work in progress and of completed units for compliance and perform visual examination of welded joint to detect flaws (cracks, cold weld, spatter, and undercuts, etc. and other mandated specifications) using flashlight, magnifying glass.
• Perform other NDT inspections (PT, MT, etc.) as required.
• Assist in inspecting and releasing of received raw materials, supplied components, supplied products, finished company products after ensuring compliance to ALL (drawings, PO, WO, Specifications, Standards, MTR, etc..) requirements with respect to both dimension and documentation.
• Review material test reports (MTR) as required.
• Assist with the training of production employees.
• Conduct auditing in both products and processes and prepare findings report as required.
• Communicate and interact with shift supervisors, operations manager, engineering, and other quality personnel about quality related issues and perform other duties as required and as per direction from management.
• Enforce all company rules and policies; communicate issues or concerns with leadership.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-department staff, including Operations, Quality, and Technical Services.
• Perform any other tasks or duties as assigned by the division and/or corporate management team.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with ADA recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job. Employee safety is a top priority at ASA and assigned workload may involve handling of heavy machinery, tools, and materials and as such we like to be clear and transparent about the physical requirements to perform this role safely.

• Ability to lift at least 10lbs.
• Extensive computer use.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Have good depth perception and color discrimination