DC Quality Assurance Welding & Fabrication Inspector
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Welding & Fabrication Inspector works in an active fabrication environment, applying established quality and safety procedures. The role involves inspecting fabrication work and recording results using a computer or tablet. Candidates should have basic knowledge of metal fabrication, manufacturing, or welding and be able to read basic fabrication drawings and work instructions, or be willing to learn quickly. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Starting pay is $22.00; the listed pay range is $15.00–$28.88, and the role is eligible for a bonus or incentive plan.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic knowledge of metal fabrication, manufacturing, or welding gained through vocational training, coursework, military experience, apprenticeship, or hands-on shop experience.
- Ability to read basic fabrication drawings, bills of material, dimensions, tolerances, welding symbols, and written work instructions, or willingness to learn quickly.
- Comfort using a computer or tablet to enter inspection results and maintain records.
- Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
- Ability to communicate concerns clearly and respectfully.
- Ability to work in an active fabrication environment and follow established quality and safety procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate or associate-level coursework in welding technology, manufacturing, machining, nondestructive testing, metrology, or quality assurance.
- Exposure to common welding processes such as GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, or FCAW.
- Familiarity with fabrication drawings, dimensional tolerances, measurement techniques, material certifications, welding symbols, WPS documents, weld discontinuities, coating requirements, traceability, and inspection reports.
- Current or in-progress credentials such as AWS Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI), AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or ASNT NDT Level I/II; valued but not required at hire.
- Experience in pipe fabrication, structural fabrication, industrial distribution, manufacturing, or a supplier-quality environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quality inspections in a fabrication environment and follow established quality and safety procedures.
- Use a computer or tablet to enter inspection results and maintain records.
- Review basic fabrication drawings, bills of material, dimensions, tolerances, welding symbols, and written work instructions.
- Communicate quality concerns clearly and respectfully.
Benefits
- Bonus or incentive plan eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
