QA/QC Inspector - Pipe Fabrication (CWI)

Careerwebsite; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hilton Mechanical Contractors builds liquid cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and colocation data centers. We are hiring a Certified Welding Inspector to own weld quality across our fabrication shops and oversee qualification of welders.

The CAWI will develop and maintain the QC program, coordinate NDE, and enforce ASME and AWS codes. CAWI candidates pursuing full CWI will be considered and will perform inspections under supervision. Travel to job sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Current AWS CWI certification.
• Experience inspecting carbon and stainless pipe welding; fabrication shop experience preferred.
• Able to read isometrics and fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Run the welder qualification program WPS/PQR development, performance testing, continuity tracking.
• Visual inspection of carbon and stainless pipe welds (GTAW, orbital GTAW, GMAW/FCAW).
• Coordinate third-party NDE and review results.
• Maintain weld maps, MTRs, material traceability, inspection reports, and turnover packages.
• Enforce ASME B31.1/B31.3/B31.9 and AWS D1.1 compliance.
• Final inspection of pipe spools and skids before shipment.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action on rejects.
• Occasional travel to job sites.

Skills

Welding inspection

Reading drawings

Knowledge of codes

Job description

About Hilton Mechanical Contractors

Hilton Mechanical Contractors builds liquid cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and colocation data centers. Were hiring a Certified Welding Inspector to own quality across our carbon steel and stainless pipe fabrication shops.

Position Summary

We are hiring a Certified Welding Inspector to own weld quality across our organization. This person is responsible for two things above all else: qualifying and certifying every welder who works for us, and visually inspecting every weld that leaves our shops. Beyond that, you will build and maintain the QC program that keeps our fabrication defensible to owners, engineers, and AHJs. CAWI candidates working toward full CWI will be considered and will perform inspections under the direction of a CWI.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Run the welder qualification program WPS/PQR development, performance testing, continuity tracking
• Visual inspection of carbon and stainless pipe welds (GTAW, orbital GTAW, GMAW/FCAW)
• Coordinate third-party NDE and review results
• Maintain weld maps, MTRs, material traceability, inspection reports, and turnover packages
• Enforce ASME B31.1/B31.3/B31.9 and AWS D1.1 compliance
• Final inspection of pipe spools and skids before shipment
• Root cause analysis and corrective action on rejects
• Occasional travel to job sites

Required Qualifications

• Current AWS CWI certification
• Experience inspecting carbon and stainless pipe welding, fab shop experience preferred
• Working knowledge of ASME Section IX and B31 piping codes
• Experience writing and qualifying WPSs
• Able to read isometrics and fabrication drawings

Preferred Qualifications

• ASNT Level II NDE
• Orbital welding experience
• Data center or mission-critical process piping background

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k)
• Steady work with a growing company