Job Title: Responsible Welding Coordinator
Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our client, a leading manufacturer in Bolton, as a Responsible Welding Coordinator. This unique role involves overseeing welding inspection activities to ensure compliance with business standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Verify welding procedure qualification records (WPQRS) for materials before welding commences.
* In cases where materials are not qualified, review metallurgy and conduct trial tests, with third-party witnesses.
* Coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities.
* Manage Quality Control (QC) activities.
* Ensure all personnel are qualified and adhere to welding regulations.
* Address complex non-conformances, such as weld cracks.
* Investigate and implement rectification procedures for complex non-conformances, collaborating with NDT and Production Manager teams.
* Maintain accurate welding qualification records.
* Authorize and sign off on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
* Conduct project reviews, considering materials, weld position, and type, to ensure quality and efficiency.
* Participate in Technical Reviews.
* Prepare and complete paperwork for traceability and special customer requirements.
This role requires a candidate with a technical or quality-related qualification at HNC level, RWC certification, and relevant welding experience/inspection qualifications. Ideally, the successful candidate will possess a quality background, understanding of Quality Systems and Standards, and a technical or engineering-related background with knowledge of welding, fabrication, and metals.
We seek an individual who can champion quality, set high standards, and cultivate a culture of excellence using their previous knowledge and experience.