Overview
Development & Testing Quality Assurance Lead (Information Systems Analyst II, Option A) Jobs in Springfield, IL at State of Illinois
Summary
Responsible for scheduling and job performance for the welding taking into consideration cost, quality, and production time restraints.
Responsible for all aspects of welding work including but not limited to managing welding field and shop projects, managing welding field and shop technicians, developing processes, training, work instructions and procedures as well as performing all welding inspections for projects (jobs) either in-house or at customer site.
Exhibit and enforce a culture where safety is the first priority!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Daily Core Tasks:
Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments to ensure the following:
Jobs are completed on-time
Quality specifications are met
Costs are controlled and within budget, including but not limited to the following:
Raw Materials
Subcontracted Processes
Direct Labor
Plan welding production schedules for both shop and field projects.
Establish and qualify welding processes.
Review and compare actual vs estimated costs.
As required, create, and implement process improvement plans where deficiencies are identified.
Review parts shortages with Purchasing and adjust schedules as necessary.
As required, be an active participant in quoting jobs.
As required, act as a technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems.
Project Management Tasks:
Manage all aspects of welding (jobs), including but not limited to the following:
Kick-off Meetings
Order material(s), as required
Manage shop and field welding technicians
Manage field welding sub-contractors, as required
Manage fabrication welding sub-contractors, as required
Create Welding work instructions
Create Welding Procedures (WPS)
Coordinate with certified Welding Engineer(s) to create and draft new Welding Procedures (WPS)
Routings, as required
Labor
Design weldments based on immediate needs of the field machinist or engineering department
Post Job Review and Summary write ups
Properly communicate both internally and externally to ensure all parties are in alignment. Mark up prints to provide clear communication. Utilize tools such as email, spreadsheets, File Maker and Gantt charts.
Administrative Tasks:
Document and maintain Welding Log
Document and maintain Welding Training Log
Train welders on new techniques and equipment
Test welders to AWS Certifications
Manage the fleet of welding equipment including but not limited to maintenance, location, etc
Purchase new capital equipment as required
Manage the shelf life and controlled storage of welding consumables.
Welding Tasks:
Perform welding inspection both on internal and external projects.
Perform in-house welding to support internal or external projects.
Perform field (on-site) welding to support customer jobs.
Be an active participant planning and mobilizing field welding projects to ensure proper equipment is supplied to the customer’s job.
Subject Matter Expert Tasks:
Act as a Subject Matter Expert for welding, including but not limited to the following:
Internal processing, external processing and training of personnel
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education
High school diploma or GED/HSED, required
Journeyman welder or 2-year technical degree, strongly preferred
American Weld Society (ASW) Certification, required
ASME Certification, required
Level I NDT Certification (VT/MT/PT), required
Level II NDT Certification (VT/MT/PT), preferred
Level I NDT Certification (UT/RT), preferred
Experience & Skills:
Ten plus years of progressively responsible related experience. Specifically, this position requires:
Extensive experience (10+ years) in GMAW, FCAW and TIG type(s) of welding which includes all applicable materials.
Experience in a job shop or field environment
Extensive ability to perform Out of Position (Vertical Up, Overhead, Angle, etc) welding
Extensive ability to weld solid backed weldments
Proficient ability to weld open root
Extensive ability to bore weld
Proficient ability to plasma arc cutting and gouging
Proficient ability to carbon arc gouging
Extensive knowledge and experience with AWS and ASME welding codes
Extensive knowledge, understanding and ability to read and interpret welding symbols
Extensive ability to read and interpret weld prints & mechanical drawings
Extensive experience working with and developing weld fixturing
Experience in low volume and high mix environment
Experience in process improvement and Lean Manufacturing
Extensive mechanical aptitude
Experience machining, preferred
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, weld procedure specifications (WPS), production schedules, purchase orders, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as basic math, layout functions, fractions, decimals, angles, percentages and ratios.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Proficient ability and desire to be a servant leader
Proficient ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Proficient ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Proficient ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using critical thinking skills
Proficient ability to organize and manage priorities, meet deadlines, and expectations
Proficient ability to follow through on projects from conception to completion.
Team Leader Responsibilities
Carry out team leader responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
Occasionally talk or hear
Frequently sit, use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls
Frequently stand and walk
Frequently climb ladders and stairs
Frequently stoop, kneel, bend or crouch
Frequently lift and/or move physical products (up to 50 lbs)
Frequently use portable hand power tools (angle grinder, drill, power hammer, etc.)
Respirator fit testing and use may be required
Specific vision abilities: include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. These include: forklift traffic, overhead cranes, machining, welding, fumes, airborne particles, moving of mechanical parts and moderate noise. The work is performed indoors in a shop environment or a customer site both indoors and outdoors. Will spend a minimal amount of time outdoors in hot, cold, or otherwise inclement weather during part of the workweek.
Other Requirements
OSHA 30
Valid driver’s license, required
Successful completion of IPM Overhead Crane Training, required
Successful completion of IPM’s Forklift Training, required
Travel Time – up to 25% (daily, overnight and weekends)
Travel Locations: jobs sites (domestic and international) and company facilities
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
In-Place Machining is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Shift:
Day shift
Work Location: In person
Title: Development & Testing Quality Assurance Lead (Information Systems Analyst II, Option A)
Company: State of Illinois
Location: Springfield, IL
