QC Inspector - Mechanical Fabrication Shop

Professional Piping Systems•Phoenix, AZ

10h•$25 - $35

About The Position

The QC Inspector supports operations at a mechanical fabrication shop by inspecting fabricated materials, welds, piping assemblies, mechanical equipment, and other shop-produced components to ensure they meet project specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements. The role works closely with welders, pipefitters, shop supervisors, and project management to identify deficiencies, verify workmanship, maintain quality documentation, and confirm that products meet required standards before delivery. The position is suited to a detail-oriented inspector with mechanical or industrial fabrication experience, a strong understanding of welding quality, and the ability to interpret blueprints and identify quality issues. The inspector takes ownership of fabrication quality, documents inspection results, coordinates corrective actions, and verifies that completed products meet project and company standards.

Requirements

Previous QC inspection experience in a mechanical, industrial, welding, or fabrication environment is preferred.
Strong understanding of welding processes and common weld defects.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and project specifications.
Experience performing visual weld inspections and dimensional inspections.
Familiarity with welding procedures (WPS), welder qualifications, and inspection documentation.
Ability to identify workmanship issues and determine when corrective action is necessary.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with welders, pipefitters, supervisors, and management.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple inspections in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of piping fabrication, structural steel, and mechanical assemblies.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification preferred.
Certified Welding Inspector or equivalent inspection credentials.
NDE certifications (VT, PT, MT, or UT).
Familiarity with ASME, AWS, and applicable industry fabrication codes.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspections of completed welds to identify cracks, porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion, and other defects.
Inspect fabricated piping, structural components, assemblies, and mechanical equipment for quality and specification compliance.
Verify fabrication work against engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, project specifications, and applicable codes.
Perform dimensional inspections to verify measurements, alignment, fit-up, tolerances, and workmanship.
Inspect materials, components, and completed assemblies throughout the fabrication process.
Verify material identification, sizes, grades, and traceability requirements when applicable.
Review welding documentation, including welding procedures (WPS), welder qualifications, and inspection records as required.
Identify, document, and communicate quality deficiencies or nonconforming work.
Coordinate with shop personnel to ensure corrective actions and necessary repairs are completed.
Perform follow-up inspections to verify deficiencies have been corrected.
Maintain accurate QC inspection reports, weld logs, material records, and quality documentation.
Assist with preparing fabrication packages and documentation for customer or third-party inspections.
Ensure fabricated products meet project specifications, applicable industry codes, and company quality standards.
Maintain organized inspection records and communicate quality concerns to shop management.