On-Site Structural Welding Inspector – AWS D1.1 Expert

SQA Services; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services seeks a detail-oriented Welding Inspector in Springfield, MO, to ensure quality and compliance of welded components. On-site 5 days a week, 1:30pm-10pm, this 1-year contract requires inspecting welds per AWS D1.1, reviewing documentation, and coordinating with NDE as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, welding inspection training, 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience, and knowledge of welding symbols and fabrication drawings.

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 acceptance criteria.
• Evaluate weld workmanship and surface condition.
• Identify weld discontinuities including cracks, undercut, porosity, overlap, incomplete fusion, arc strikes, excessive reinforcement, crater defects.
• Verify weld profiles, weld size, and contour requirements.
• Inspect fillet welds, groove welds, CJP and PJP welds.
• Welding documentation review: review WPS, confirm welder qualifications, verify procedures, and review weld symbols.
• In-process and final inspections: pre-weld, in-process, final inspections; verify fit-up and cleanliness; monitor workmanship; verify repairs.
• Reporting and documentation: generate inspection reports and nonconformance documentation; maintain traceability.
• Supplier/source inspection support: perform source inspections at supplier facilities; support supplier quality evaluations and audits.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality assurance

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical welding inspection training

Tools

Welding inspection tools

Job description

SQA Services seeks a detail-oriented Welding Inspector in Springfield, MO, to ensure quality and compliance of welded components. On-site 5 days a week, 1:30pm-10pm, this 1-year contract requires inspecting welds per AWS D1.1, reviewing documentation, and coordinating with NDE as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, welding inspection training, 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience, and knowledge of welding symbols and fabrication drawings.