Contract Welding Inspector – Structural Welds

Medium; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services seeks a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure quality, compliance, and integrity of welded components. The role is on-site 5 days a week for 4 hours daily, on a 3–6 month contract basis, with ITAR considerations and a US citizen or green card requirement.

Responsibilities include visual inspections per AWS D1.1, documenting findings, reviewing WPS and welder qualifications, and coordinating with NDE personnel as needed to ensure compliance and traceability across supplier

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection (VT) of structural welds per AWS D1.1 criteria.
• Evaluate weld workmanship and surface condition.
• Verify weld profiles, size, and contour requirements.
• Review approved WPS documentation and welder qualifications.
• Perform in-process and final inspections; verify fit-up and cleanliness.
• Generate inspection reports and nonconformance documentation.
• Coordinate with NDE personnel when required.

Skills

Visual inspection skills

Weld inspection experience

Documentation review

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical welding inspection training

Tools

Weld gauges

Inspection tools

Job description

SQA Services seeks a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure quality, compliance, and integrity of welded components. The role is on-site 5 days a week for 4 hours daily, on a 3–6 month contract basis, with ITAR considerations and a US citizen or green card requirement.

Responsibilities include visual inspections per AWS D1.1, documenting findings, reviewing WPS and welder qualifications, and coordinating with NDE personnel as needed to ensure compliance and traceability across supplier