Dynavac

Overview

Join Dynavac—a leader in high‑vacuum process equipment—help us support some of the most advanced organizations in aerospace, defense, and thin‑film technology. If you enjoy solving problems, working with blueprints, documenting results, managing calibrated equipment, this is the job for you!

Responsibilities

• Performs visual weld inspections (VT) per AWS D1.1, ASME, or project‑specific codes; identifies discontinuities, defects, and nonconformances.
• Interprets welding codes, engineering drawings, WPS/PQR requirements, and government contract specifications.
• Verifies welder qualifications, monitors procedure adherence, and supports qualification testing when needed.
• Maintains inspection records, weld maps, NDE reports, and quality documentation required for government audits.
• Works with third‑party NDE providers (UT, MT, PT, RT) and reviews results for acceptance.
• Ensures proper joint preparation, fit‑up, preheat, interpass temperature, filler metal control, and post‑weld requirements.
• Identifies root causes of weld defects and collaborates with production, engineering, and safety to resolve issues.
• Supports safe welding practices, equipment setup, and adherence to OSHA and site‑specific requirements.
• Provides inspection continuity during California assembly, ensuring weld quality matches fabrication standards.
• Ensures documentation, inspection records, and weld quality meet government customer expectations and audit requirements.

Requirements

• Holds AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) credential (active status preferred)
• Experience with structural steel, heavy fabrication, or capital equipment
• Familiar with AWS D1.1, ASME, or similar codes
• Comfortable working with temporary welders and mixed‑experience crews
• Strong documentation discipline for government or defense‑related projects
• Able to support both shop fabrication (MA) and field assembly (CA) phases
• Experience in fast‑paced, schedule‑driven project environments

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• The employee is regularly required to stand and frequently use hands for handling objects.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee works in an open shop environment with no air conditioning and is seasonally exposed to heat.
• The employee will go between both local facilities to conduct inspection activities as needed.