Certified Welding Inspector - QA, WPS & Records

ValvTechnologies, LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ValvTechnologies, LLC in Houston is seeking a Welding Inspector to support welding production and inspections of weldments, review weld maps, welder qualifications, and ensure compliance with WPS and QA requirements.

The role requires current AWS CWI certification (or recertification within 60 days) and knowledge of ASME codes B31.3/B31.1, AWS D1.1; experience with blueprints and measuring tools; proficiency with MS Office; ability to work with QA, production and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Requires AWS CWI certification (or recertify within 60 days).
• Knowledge of ASME codes B31.3, B31.1 and AWS D1.1.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret welding drawings.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect welds and cuts in accordance with established ValvTechnologies production and quality control guidelines
• Strict technical specification and application/customer requirement compliance during production
• Ensure welds are performed per all applicable welding procedures and requirements
• Confirm that the materials to be worked on match sales order document station provided by shop file, including parts identification and quantity of parts
• Check order for accuracy, and proper weld
• Write sales order number, job number on parts if they are going out to vendor; if order is going to production, write sales order on pallet or bin
• Housekeeping and thorough safety check of equipment required
• Safety check of all gas equipment to be done each morning, with notification to Production Manager if any problems are found
• Ensure all equipment, including gas cylinders/equipment are properly stored and secured
• May perform any other work-related functions as deemed necessary and appropriate by immediate supervisor
• He/She will complete all incoming & outgoing inspections of part to the weld department
• Help welding Manager with direction of welders and jobs in the weld shop
• To handle all quality needs for welding QA, WO, dimensional checks etc.
• Ensure weld maps are filled out correctly and all production components are hard-stamped using welder’s stencils

Skills

AWS CWI certification

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

AWS CWI certification

Tools

Dial calipers

Height gauge

Measuring tape

Micrometers

ID/OD calipers

MS Office

RT/UT/PT/MT

Job description

ValvTechnologies, LLC in Houston is seeking a Welding Inspector to support welding production and inspections of weldments, review weld maps, welder qualifications, and ensure compliance with WPS and QA requirements.

The role requires current AWS CWI certification (or recertification within 60 days) and knowledge of ASME codes B31.3/B31.1, AWS D1.1; experience with blueprints and measuring tools; proficiency with MS Office; ability to work with QA, production and engineering teams.