Job Description

Job Location: Structural - Omaha, NE 68110
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 2nd Shift [3:30 P.M.- 1:45 A.M.]$25- $30+
$5,000 Hiring Bonus!
Reporting Relationships:
- QA Supervisor
- QA Inspector
Primary Purpose of this Position:
Perform all facets of inspection, and evaluate materials, processes, and workmanship to assure compliance with DWS procedures as well as applicable specifications, provisions, and codes.  Authority to reject non-conforming work, to stop non-conforming production operations, and to authorize corrective action through the interpretation of the AWS code.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform dimensional and visual inspection of sub-assemblies, assemblies, processes, and final product.  Perform first-article inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection of fabrication processes and finished product.
- Perform inspection of incoming raw materials and other purchased materials.
- Perform non-destructive testing to ensure compliance with established specifications, or as requested to support production operations.
- Document all inspections and maintain appropriate records.
- Perform calibration / verification procedures on all precision instruments in the shops.
- Assist in the evaluation / certification of production personnel as instructed by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
- Complete documentation using Microsoft office programs such as word, excel, and blue beam.

QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Good overall knowledge of steel fabrication practices and procedures, and good knowledge of applicable codes and specifications (AISC, AWS, ASTM etc.).
- Ability to read and understand DWS shop drawings.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work without supervision.  Possess superior initiative and ambition.
Physical Demands:
- Stand FREQUENTLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
- Walk CONTINUOUSLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
- Sit only during the break and lunch periods.
- Lift weights up to 30 pounds FREQUENTLY from floor to head, which includes the various tools and blocks utilized in the process of performing the usual work duties during the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
- Lift weights up to 70 pounds OCCASIONALLY from knee to waist, which includes the various tools utilized in the process of performing the usual work duties during the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
- Carry weights noted above distances ranging from a few feet to 60 feet.
- Climb OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY up and down steps, ladders, onto material, or onto conveyors.
- Stoop or crouch OCCASIONALLY while performing the regular job duties.  The position will be held continuously for a few seconds to 15 minutes, depending upon the job.
- Kneel in the commission of job duties OCCASIONALLY, depending upon the job.
- Crawl OCCASIONALLY up to 5 feet to access tools, materials, etc.
- Reach forward FREQUENTLY to perform job duties or to retrieve tools.  The employee will OCCASIONALLY be required to reach to full forward extension.
- Reach overhead OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to guide material attached to the cranes, to attach the chains from the crane to the material, to locate blocks, or to saw blocks.
- Push and pull material attached to an overhead crane or jib crane OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to properly guide into place.  Force varies up to 35 pounds.
- Pull hand over hand OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to pull chain through material.  Force varies up to 70 pounds.
Non-Material Handling Demands
- Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week.  However, hours including overtime and weekends may be required based on Drake-Williams Steel’s needs.
- Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues
- Visual ability to read and interpret shop drawings.  Safety glasses are required in the shop area.
- Exposure to heat, cold, wet and humid conditions in the shop area OCCASIONALLY.
- Exposure to fumes, odors and dusts in the shop area OCCASIONALLY.
- Exposure to solvents, greases, oils, and coolants OCCASIONALLY.
- Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.  PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.
Tools Required:
Pencil, Tape Measure, Markers, weld gauges, bevel square, levels, other measuring equipment.
Machines Utilized:
Overhead Crane, Jib Crane, Gantry Crane, Pallets, Transfers, and Forklifts.
Experience and Education Required:
- Minimum of 3 years experience in the structural steel or similar industry.
- Completion of a 2-year technical degree in NDT, welding, or other applicable discipline from a qualified trade school.