6-Month Contract Welding Inspector - Structural QC

SQA Services; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services is seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure the quality and compliance of welded components and assemblies. The role involves inspections, documentation review, and ensuring materials meet drawings and specifications, with work hours 7am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday, for 6 months.

Responsibilities include visual inspection (VT) of welds per AWS D1.1, evaluating workmanship, verifying weld profiles, reviewing WPS documentation, and coordinating with NDE staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in welding inspection preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience.
• Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies.

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.

Skills

Visual inspection

Welding inspection

Documentation review

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma

CWI certification (preferred)

Tools

Welding gauges

Fabrication drawings interpretation

Job description

SQA Services is seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure the quality and compliance of welded components and assemblies. The role involves inspections, documentation review, and ensuring materials meet drawings and specifications, with work hours 7am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday, for 6 months.

Responsibilities include visual inspection (VT) of welds per AWS D1.1, evaluating workmanship, verifying weld profiles, reviewing WPS documentation, and coordinating with NDE staff.