Dimensional Inspector – Piping Fabrication QC

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak is seeking a Dimensional Inspector for a piping fabrication operation in Walker, LA. You will verify that fabricated pipe spools meet drawings for dimensions, tolerances, orientation, and identification before moving to the next step or shipment.

The successful candidate reads spool drawings well, has relevant experience as a pipefitter or fabricator, and can document measurements clearly using standard inspection tools. Safety and accuracy are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience as pipefitter, pipe fabricator, spool inspector, or similar dimensional QC role.
• Able to read and interpret piping isometrics, spool sheets, symbols, and fabrication notes.
• Takes accurate measurements and recognizes conditions that will prevent fit-up or installation.
• Comfortable with common dimensional inspection tools and recording measurements clearly.
• Basic computer skills for inspection forms and project systems.
• Communicates clearly and works well with craft and quality teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; demonstrated trade experience may be considered in its place.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pipe spools, fittings, flanges, branches, and supports against approved isometrics, spool sheets, and project specifications.
• Verify overall dimensions, center-to-center and face-to-face measurements, end preps, offsets, angles, elevations, branch locations, and component orientation.
• Confirm flange rotation, bolt-hole orientation, slope, takeoffs, and match points before release or shipment.
• Measure with tapes, squares, levels, inclinometers, calipers, straightedges, and templates, and check tool condition and calibration status when required.
• Match spool tags, line numbers, weld numbers, and material markings against drawings and traceability documents.
• Record measurements on drawings or inspection records, and clearly flag discrepancies, rework needs, and drawing conflicts.
• Coordinate inspection timing with fitters, welders, fab supervision, QC, and material control to keep rework to a minimum.
• Reinspect corrected work and document final acceptance in the project records system.
• Follow safe work practices around fabrication equipment, rigging, hot work, and material movement.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Isometrics reading

Measurement tools

Quality control

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Squares

Levels

Templates

Job description

Kodiak is seeking a Dimensional Inspector for a piping fabrication operation in Walker, LA. You will verify that fabricated pipe spools meet drawings for dimensions, tolerances, orientation, and identification before moving to the next step or shipment.

The successful candidate reads spool drawings well, has relevant experience as a pipefitter or fabricator, and can document measurements clearly using standard inspection tools. Safety and accuracy are essential in this role.