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Overview

Butler Weldments is a family-owned business with over 40 years of experience in manufacturing fabricated and machined metal products, focusing on strong ties in military and commercial sectors. The Level III NDT Inspector is responsible for maintaining the NDT program, training personnel, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Promote and adhere to the Core Values and Behavior Code.
  • Utilize Level III NDT Certification in VT, PT & MT.
  • Train, examine, and certify NDT personnel.
  • Review technical specifications and customer requirements for NDT.
  • Develop quality control and inspection procedures.
  • Prepare technical reports from testing and quality investigations.
  • Perform internal and external audits for compliance.
  • Track and review status of in-process rejections.
  • Act as a liaison with customers and vendors for NDT support.
  • Monitor compliance with the Quality Management System.
  • Inspect materials and finished goods for customer requirements.
  • Perform in-process inspections and conduct final reviews.
  • Evaluate new developments in the NDT field.
  • Responsible for dimensional layout of parts.
  • Utilize various standards for inspection including military and AWS standards.
  • Document and segregate non-conforming materials.
  • Support production in resolving day-to-day issues.
  • Perform calibration and maintenance on quality control equipment.
  • Interact with customer and government source inspectors.
  • Represent the company on field issues related to product quality.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly work area.

Requirements

  • Associates Degree preferred or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
  • 8+ years quality control experience with at least two years as a designated NDT Level II.
  • Level III NDT certification in VT, PT, & MT.
  • AWS Certified Weld Inspector preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge of non-destructive testing and weld standards.
  • Advanced mathematical skills including trigonometry, geometry, and algebra.
  • Ability to read and interpret detailed blueprints.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  • Dependability, integrity, and professionalism are essential.

Additional Information

  • This full-time position operates in a production environment.
  • Physical effort includes handling light to average weight tools and materials.
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How this job compares in Cameron, LA

Pay in context

At roughly $28/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $27/hr median for welding jobs across Louisiana, whose middle half runs $23–$35/hr across 37 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 57% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Cameron, LA

We're tracking 11 other active welding openings in Cameron, LA right now, from 3 different employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 100 other active welding openings from 71 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Cameron, or widen the search to Louisiana.

The most active employers in Louisiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Worley (9), Savard Group (6), and The Shaw Group (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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