QC Inspector - CWI

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking an experienced Fabrication Quality Inspector to support a growing industrial manufacturing operation in Missouri. This role focuses on inspecting fabricated components, weldments, and assemblies to ensure compliance with drawings, welding procedures, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential or is actively pursuing certification, with proven experience in welding and fabrication inspection,

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Strong fabrication/welding inspection experience.
• Attention to detail and robust documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of fabricated components, assemblies, and weldments.
• Verify work against drawings, work instructions, WPS requirements, and applicable codes/standards.
• Conduct visual weld inspections and identify defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut, and incomplete fusion.

Skills

Reading drawings

Welding inspection

Dimensional inspection

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

QC Inspector - CWI

Quality Inspector ? Fabrication | 3rd Shift

Location: Missouri
Schedule: 3rd Shift
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: QA/QC Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Quality Inspector to support a growing industrial manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for inspecting fabricated components, assemblies, and weldments to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, welding procedures, and applicable quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong fabrication/welding background, can confidently identify weld defects and dimensional issues, and holds a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential or is actively working toward certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of fabricated components, assemblies, and weldments.
• Verify work against engineering drawings, work instructions, WPS requirements, and applicable codes/standards.
• Perform visual weld inspections and identify cracks, porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion, and other weld defects.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, tape measures, and other precision measuring tools.
• Review material certifications, heat numbers, and material traceability.
• Complete inspection reports, travelers, and other required quality documentation.
• Generate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and assist with root cause and corrective action activities.
• Communicate inspection findings with fabrication, welding, engineering, and quality teams.
• Support ISO, ASME, customer, and internal audits.
• Verify calibration status of inspection and measuring equipment.
• Maintain an organized inspection area and follow established safety and quality procedures.

Required Qualifications

• CWI certification required OR actively working toward CWI certification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant industrial fabrication, welding, inspection, or quality experience.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Knowledge of fabrication and welding inspection practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
• Experience interpreting P&IDs, fabrication drawings, WPSs, standards, and specifications.
• Experience independently performing Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) surveillance.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality system.
• Familiarity with ASME and AWS standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays