Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries.

Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world.

Kurita’s corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony.

Title: Quality Inspector (Contract Role 3-6 months)

Location:  Brooklyn Park MN

Compensation:  $45 to $55/hr

• Conduct visual inspections of welds to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications
• Review welding procedures and specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements
• Provide guidance and support to welding personnel to ensure that welding activities are performed in accordance with industry standards and specifications
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate records of all welding activities and submit them to the manager.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that welding activities are integrated into the overall project plan
• Inspection of fabricated vessels and skidded systems 
• Installation of internal vessel components and assemblies 
• Submits inspection, photos, and other reports as required for each inspection
• Maintain good working relationships with supplier quality control personnel
• In-house inspection of fabricated parts
• In-house fabrication of PVC internal vessel components and assemblies
• Review welding procedures and specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirement
• Provide guidance and support to welding personnel to ensure that welding activities are performed in accordance with industry standards and specifications

Education: Diploma from trade school, preferably in welding.

Experience:   5-7 years working in a manufacturing environment

• Experience of inspection of PVDF/PP piping welding for high purity (Semiconductor project) application.
• Experience of inspection of PVC piping bonding.
• AWS - Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Knowledge of Welding procedure specification (WPS), Welder qualification test record (WQTR), Procedure qualification record (PQR).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Nondestructive Testing (NDT) certified.

Excellent knowledge of ASME B31.3

Must have knowledge of ASTM, ASME and D1.1.National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

Proficient in Computers and MS-Office

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Familiar with mechanical measuring equipment and tools.

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled