Mechanical Welding Inspector
About The Position
For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors. We are seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure the quality, compliance, and integrity of welded components and assemblies. This role is responsible for performing inspections, verifying documentation, and ensuring all materials and workmanship meet applicable standards, drawings, and specifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience preferred
- Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies
- Strong working knowledge of: AWS D1.1 requirements, AWS B1.11 visual inspection practices, Weld symbols and fabrication drawings, Welding processes: FCAW GMAW SMAW GTAW (preferred), Structural steel fabrication practices, Weld gauges and inspection tools, Weld discontinuities and workmanship evaluation
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Nice To Haves
- Technical training in welding inspection preferred
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- VT Level II certification
- NDE certifications (MT/PT preferred)
- OSHA safety training
- Structural steel fabrication experience
Responsibilities
- Perform visual inspection (VT) of structural welds in accordance with AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria
- Evaluate weld workmanship and surface condition
- Identify weld discontinuities including: Cracks, Undercut, Porosity, Overlap, Incomplete fusion indications, Arc strikes, Excessive reinforcement, Crater defects
- Verify weld profiles, weld size, and contour requirements
- Inspect fillet welds, groove welds, CJP and PJP welds
- Review and verify approved WPS documentation
- Confirm welder qualifications and continuity records
- Verify welding processes and consumables comply with approved procedures
- Review fabrication drawings and weld symbols
- Ensure inspection requirements are properly flowed down
- Perform pre-weld, in-process, and final inspections
- Verify fit-up, joint preparation, alignment, and cleanliness
- Monitor workmanship during fabrication activities
- Verify repairs and rework activities meet acceptance criteria
- Coordinate with NDE personnel when required
- Generate inspection reports and nonconformance documentation
- Document weld findings accurately and clearly
- Provide objective disposition recommendations
- Support corrective action and root cause investigations
- Maintain inspection records and traceability documentation
- Perform source inspections at supplier facilities when required
- Support supplier quality evaluations and audits
- Communicate technical concerns professionally with suppliers and customers
- Assist in process improvement and workmanship standardization activities
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
