QA/QC Welding Inspector / Fabrication Inspector

AllSite Staffing; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

AllSite Staffing is seeking a QA/QC professional to ensure quality assurance and control across fabrication, assembly and on-site erection phases, keeping compliance with EN 1090, ISO 9001 and welding standards.

You will develop and maintain QA/QC procedures (ITPs), coordinate NDT activities, review welding procedures (WPS/PQR), and liaise with production and site teams to resolve issues, with travel to site as required.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in welding, manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in steel fabrication/structural steel/heavy manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC procedures and inspection plans (ITPs).
• Ensure compliance with EN 1090, ISO 9001 and welding standards.
• Perform inspections through material receipt, fabrication, assembly and coatings.
• Coordinate and witness NDT activities (UT/MT/PT/VT).
• Review and approve welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder qualifications.
• Liaise with production, engineers and site personnel to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain inspection reports, NCRs and QA handover documentation.
• Support audits (internal, client, and third-party) and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

QA/QC mindset

Inspection planning

NDT knowledge

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Trade Qualification in Welding/related

Tools

UT equipment

MT equipment

PT equipment

VT equipment

Job description

This is a key position responsible for ensuring quality assurance and control across fabrication, assembly, and on-site erection phases, maintaining compliance with industry standards and client specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC procedures and inspection plans (ITPs)
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g. EN 1090, ISO 9001, welding standards)
• Perform inspections throughout:
• Material receipt
• Fabrication processes
• Assembly and fit-up
• Surface treatment / coatings
• Final inspection and testing
• Coordinate and witness NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) activities
• Review and approve welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder qualifications
• Liaise with production teams, engineers, and site personnel to resolve quality issues
• Maintain accurate documentation, including:
• Inspection reports
• NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports)
• QA dossiers / handover documentation
• Support audits (internal, client, and third-party)
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Trade Qualification in Welding, Manufacturing, or related discipline
• Proven experience in steel fabrication / structural steel / heavy manufacturing

Strong knowledge of:

• Welding processes and inspection
• EN 1090 / ISO 3834 / ISO 9001
• Experience with NDT methods (UT, MT, PT, VT)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to travel to site for erection phase inspections when required

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