Lead Welding QA/QC & AWS CWI Inspector (3-6 mo)

Smithindustriestx; Texas; On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + per diem

1099 or W-2 options

Job summary

Smith Industries is seeking an experienced AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to serve as Project Quality Lead on a 3- to 6-month assignment. This role leads project QA/QC activities and performs visual and final weld inspections to ASME codes to ensure all welded work meets code, customer and project quality requirements.

Key responsibilities include leading QA/QC efforts, reviewing WPS/PQR and weld records, and producing inspection and NCR documentation.

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification is required.
• 10+ years in welding inspection, QA/QC or quality assurance.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform VT visual and final weld inspections per ASME sections VIII/IX and B31.1/B31.3.
• Lead project QA/QC activities and act as primary quality contact for the team.
• Review WPS, PQR and welder qualification records for code compliance.
• Verify fit-up, dimensions and weld quality before, during and after welding.
• Prepare, review and maintain inspection reports and NCRs.

Skills

CWI certification

ASME knowledge

QA/QC leadership

Education

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Tools

NDE methods UT/RT/MT/PT

Job description

Smith Industries is seeking an experienced AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to serve as Project Quality Lead on a 3–6 month assignment. This role leads project QA/QC activities and performs visual and final weld inspections to ASME codes. You'll make sure all welded work meets code, customer and project quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual (VT) and final weld inspections to applicable ASME codes, including Section VIII, Section IX and B31.1/B31.3
• Lead project quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities and serve as the primary quality contact for the project team
• Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and welder performance qualification records for code compliance
• Verify fit-up, dimensions and weld quality before, during and after welding
• Prepare, review and maintain inspection reports, nonconformance reports (NCRs) and quality records
• Partner with fabrication, production and client representatives to resolve quality issues and nonconformances
• Compile and support final documentation packages and project turnover

Required Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• 10+ years of experience in welding inspection, quality control or quality assurance
• Strong working knowledge of ASME codes and standards
• Proven experience performing visual and final inspections in a fabrication or project environment
• Ability to work 50–55 hours per week, Monday–Friday, for the full assignment
• Strong technical documentation, reporting and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Quality Lead, QA/QC Supervisor or Lead Inspector
• Working knowledge of nondestructive examination (NDE) methods: UT, RT, MT, PT
• ASNT Level II certification
• Experience with pressure vessels

Compensation and Schedule

• Competitive pay + per diem
• 1099 or W-2 options available
• Monday–Friday, 50–55 hours per week
• 3–6 month contract assignment