On-Site Welding Inspector (3-6 Month Contract)

Medium; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services is seeking a Welding Inspector to ensure the quality, compliance, and integrity of welded components on site. You will perform inspections, verify documentation, and coordinate with NDE personnel as needed to support quality delivery for assigned supplier sites.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience, and knowledge of AWS D1.1. Technical training is preferred; CWI and VT Level II are desirable qualifications.

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 in accordance with 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.
• Review and verify approved WPS documentation, welder qualifications, and continuity records.
• Verify welding processes and consumables comply with approved procedures.
• Review fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Ensure inspection requirements are properly flowed down.
• Perform pre-weld, in-process, and final inspections.
• Verify fit-up, joint preparation, alignment, and cleanliness.
• Monitor workmanship during fabrication activities.
• Verify repairs and rework meet acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with NDE personnel when required.
• Generate inspection reports and nonconformance documentation.
• Document weld findings accurately and clearly.
• Provide objective disposition recommendations.
• Support corrective action and root cause investigations.
• Maintain inspection records and traceability documentation.
• Perform source inspections at supplier facilities when required.
• Support supplier quality evaluations and audits.
• Communicate technical concerns professionally with suppliers and customers.
• Assist in process improvement and workmanship standardization activities.

Skills

Welding inspection

Attention to detail

Quality documentation

Education

High school diploma

Technical welding inspection training

3–5 years welding inspection experience

Structural steel inspection experience

Tools

Weld gauges

Job description

SQA Services is seeking a Welding Inspector to ensure the quality, compliance, and integrity of welded components on site. You will perform inspections, verify documentation, and coordinate with NDE personnel as needed to support quality delivery for assigned supplier sites.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience, and knowledge of AWS D1.1. Technical training is preferred; CWI and VT Level II are desirable qualifications.