On-Site Welding Inspector — Structural QC (1-Year Contract)

Sqaservices; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services is seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure the quality and integrity of welded components and assemblies. The role requires conducting inspections, reviewing documentation, and verifying materials meet drawings and specifications.

This on-site position runs Monday through Friday, 1:30pm–10pm, for a one-year contract in the United States. Qualifications include a High school diploma, CWI, VT Level II, and 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience, with

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 indications, 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 documentation, confirm welder qualifications and continuity records, verify welding processes and consumables with procedures, review fabrication drawings and weld symbols, ensure inspection requirements are flowed down.
• In-Process and Final Inspection: perform pre-weld, in-process, and final inspections; verify fit-up, joint preparation, alignment, and cleanliness; monitor workmanship; verify repairs and rework meet acceptance criteria; coordinate with NDE personnel when required.
• Reporting and Documentation: generate inspection reports and nonconformance documentation; document weld findings accurately; provide objective disposition and support corrective action and root cause investigations; maintain inspection records.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

VT Level II certification

NDE certifications (MT/PT preferred)

Tools

Weld gauges

Reading welding drawings

Welding symbols interpretation

Job description

SQA Services is seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure the quality and integrity of welded components and assemblies. The role requires conducting inspections, reviewing documentation, and verifying materials meet drawings and specifications.

This on-site position runs Monday through Friday, 1:30pm–10pm, for a one-year contract in the United States. Qualifications include a High school diploma, CWI, VT Level II, and 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience, with