Welding Quality Inspector

Arrow•Perth East, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies, serving OEM customers across various industries. The Welding Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring all welded products and fabrication processes comply with customer specifications, company quality standards, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements. This role supports production through in-process and final inspections, weld audits, welder qualification and certification, training, corrective action activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. The incumbent serves as the technical resource for welding quality by administering AWS D1.1/CWB qualification programs, monitoring welding compliance, supporting root cause investigations, and collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality to improve product quality, reduce defects, and maintain customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Diploma in Welding Engineering Technology, Welding Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
Thorough knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in heavy fabrication and structural welding environments.
Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1, CWB standards, welding procedures, and weld qualification requirements.
Experience administering welder qualification and requalification testing.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and geometric tolerancing.
Experience conducting process audits and welding quality audits.
Knowledge of quality systems including ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans.
Strong understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
Experience training and coaching production employees.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to make objective quality decisions under pressure.

Nice To Haves

CWB Level I or II Welding Inspector Certification preferred.
CWB Welding Supervisor Certification considered a strong asset.
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems training considered an asset.
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement training considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process and final inspections of fabricated parts and welded assemblies.
Inspect welds to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, AWS D1.1, CWB requirements, and company quality standards.
Review drawings, welding symbols, work instructions, and welding procedures to ensure production requirements are understood and followed.
Verify material traceability, inspection records, and certification documentation.
Perform receiving inspection on new and suspect materials as required.
Complete First Article Inspections (FAI), PPAP documentation, and dimensional inspections.
Maintain inspection records, non-conformance reports, and quality documentation.
Conduct scheduled weld cell audits to verify compliance with production requirements, approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), quality standards, and work instructions.
Monitor welding processes and identify opportunities to improve consistency and quality.
Audit production processes for compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
Administer welder qualification and requalification programs in accordance with AWS D1.1, CWB, customer, and company requirements.
Conduct practical welding tests for new hires and prospective welders.
Perform D1.1 qualification testing for new employees.
Maintain welder qualification records and monitor certification expiry dates.
Coordinate requalification testing to ensure continuous compliance.
Maintain qualification records for weld joints and approved welding procedures.
Train and coach production employees on welding procedures, quality standards, inspection requirements, and customer specifications.
Provide technical guidance regarding weld quality, weld defects, and process improvements.
Assist supervisors and production employees in understanding welding quality requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives through education and standardized work practices.
Investigate welding defects, non-conformances, and customer concerns.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality to implement permanent corrective actions.
Monitor corrective action effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Assist in reducing scrap, rework, and warranty concerns.
Support APQP, PPAP, control plans, FMEA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist in maintaining ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
Collect and report quality metrics including scrap, rework, internal rejects, and customer complaints.
Support development and validation of welding fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
Maintain accurate inspection records and certification documentation.
Ensure welder qualification files remain current and audit ready.
Prepare inspection, audit, and certification reports for management.
Maintain material certifications, traceability documentation, and quality records.
Participate in departmental meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow all company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety requirements.
Wear always required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Report hazards, injuries, quality concerns, and equipment deficiencies promptly.
Maintain confidentiality of customer information and quality documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.