Welding Coordinator

stow is one of the leading suppliers of storage solutions. Our core activity is the development, manufacturing and installation of top-quality racking systems for the storage of palletised or small goods and longer items, as well as mezzanine structures.

The Welding Coordinator is responsible for all welding technical activities. He/she is involved in final checks and how to improve their quality.

Your tasks & responsibilities:

1. Raw Materials

Coils:

• Tests values of certificates from suppliers (EN 10002-1) (MAN-QUA-099 / 105).
• Reports the tensile test.
• Creates a nonconformity report if values NOK (FRM-QUA-004).

Welding consumables:

• Quality check and certificates.
• Storage and handling (MAN-QUA-120 & MAN-QUA-125).

2. Equipment

• Quality checks.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Calibrates welding material, does the necessary measuring, inspection and testing of equipment.

3. Internal Welding Process

Inspects and tests before welding:

• Coaches welders and welding operators. A 6 monthly check and certification, (EN 9606/1 – EN ISO 14732).
• Drafts welding specification (ISO 5817-C).
• Checks production drawings.

Inspects and tests during welding:

• Essential welding parameters of the weld scanner.
• Visual inspection (MAN-QUA 022 / 115).
• Correct use and handling of welding consumables.

Inspects and tests after welding:

• Visual inspection of the weld (MAN-QUA 022 / 115).
• Destructive testing (MAN-QUA 106).
• Reports correct actions of the weld.
• Internal audits of welders and the welding process.

4. Subcontracting Welding Process

• Audits of Belgian subcontracted welders.
• Audits of International welders.

5. Other Responsibilities

• The Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) is responsible for all the items within EN 1090-01/02 and EN ISO 3834-2.
• The RWC is also responsible for the welding handbook of the company. Modifications are only done by RWC.
• He/she is authorized to stop the process or to order corrective actions to guarantee the welding process.

Your profile:

• You have a Masters' Degree in Engineering.
• You have at least 5 years' of experience in a similar position.
• You have a general technical knowledge.
• You are specialized in the technical knowledge of welding and allied processes (RWC-B, IWS or IWT).
• You are fluent in Dutch, English and French.
• You work well in a team & independently.
• You have planning and organizational skills.
• You have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• You are a problem-solver.

What do we offer you?

• A great and experienced team.
• Freshly cooked lunches in our re[stow]rant in Spiere.
• A place for learning & development.
• A competitive salary with many benefits (meal vouchers, group- and hospitality insurance, CAO 90 Bonus).