Birdon America is hiring a Structural Quality Inspector to work onsite at its Bayou La Batre, Alabama shipyard, supporting ship service/repair and new USCG vessel builds. You’ll lead receiving and in-process structural inspections (including weld/NDE and dimensional checks) and interface with customers, USCG reps, and ABS certification authorities. Standout perk: exposure to certified inspections on USCG vessel programs at a growing shipyard.
- Growing shipyard team
- Work on USCG vessels
- Customer/USCG/ABS inspection exposure
Birdon America, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector - Structural to join our growing team at our Bayou La Batre, Alabama Shipyard. This is a great opportunity for you to provide your knowledge and skills to a growing company conducting ships service and repair and building new United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessels.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct receiving inspections of raw materials, components, consumables, and equipment from vendors and subcontractors.
- Conduct fit-up inspections prior to welding and VT, MT, and PT inspections of post welded structural and outfitting assemblies; conduct UT inspection to determine material thicknesses and condition; and conduct dimensional control checks of finished products.
- Verify welding machine settings, gauges, and wire feed speeds.
- Perform witnessed inspections and tests with customers, USCG representatives, and ABS certification authorities.
- Document findings in drawing redlines, weld maps, and NDE reports.
- Fill out non-conforming product forms and recommend corrective activities.
- Learn and communicate the key tenants of the Quality Management System (QMS).
Requirements / Qualifications
- High School degree or GED preferred.
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with 3 to 5 years of experience in the ship/boat building industry welding aluminum and carbon steel.
- Qualified as a Level I or Level II in VT, MT, and PT nondestructive examination involving structural welds.
- Must be able to read blueprints, material test reports, and audit welding and NDE programs and personnel.
- Must be able to set up own test equipment and write NDE reports.
- Excellent math skills with the ability to read linear distance measuring devices and learn standard survey techniques for conducting dimensional control activities.
- Ability to operate powered equipment safely and comply with all safety standards.
- Demonstrate strong work ethic, good communication skills, and work well with others.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, squat or kneel regularly, as well as climb stairs and ladders and enter confined spaces to complete tasks.
Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your RightsThe Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact [email protected] for further assistance.
Birdon America Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.