Quality Control Inspector

PPS-HPS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Placement Services in Phoenix seeks an experienced Quality Inspector for fabrication operations. You will perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of pipe spools and assemblies, verify weld prep and dimensions, and ensure code compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining inspection records, welding procedure specification checks, material traceability, and supporting root-cause investigations.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of Quality Inspection experience with proven track record of pipe inspection.
• Experience inspecting pipe spools and assemblies.
• Familiarity with ASME, AWS, API standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of fabricated pipe spools and assemblies.
• Verify dimensions, fit-up, weld preparation, and material identification.
• Conduct visual weld inspections in accordance with applicable codes and customer requirements.
• Verify proper use of approved drawings, specifications, and revisions.
• Inspect completed assemblies prior to shipment.

Skills

Quality inspection

Pipe inspection

Welding knowledge

Material traceability

Code compliance

Tools

WPS knowledge

MTR review

Job description

Professional Placement Services is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector for our fabrication operation in Phoenix. This is a full-time, permanent, direct hire role with a competitive starting pay rate, benefits, and room for growth!

Quality Inspection

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of fabricated pipe spools and assemblies.
• Verify dimensions, fit-up, weld preparation, and material identification.
• Conduct visual weld inspections in accordance with applicable codes and customer requirements.
• Verify proper use of approved drawings, specifications, and revisions.
• Inspect completed assemblies prior to shipment.

Documentation & Compliance

• Review fabrication packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain inspection reports, weld maps, material traceability records, and turnover documentation.
• Verify WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) and welder qualifications are current and being followed.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, AWS, API, and customer requirements.
• Assist in preparing quality records for customer audits and project closeout packages.

Material Control

• Verify incoming materials match purchase orders, material test reports (MTRs), and project specifications.
• Ensure proper material identification and traceability throughout fabrication.
• Monitor segregation of carbon steel and stainless steel materials to prevent contamination.

Process Improvement

• Identify quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor recurring defects and communicate trends to management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing rework and improving productivity.

Shop Floor Support

• Work directly with fitters and welders to resolve quality concerns.
• Provide guidance on drawing interpretation and code requirements.
• Verify hold points and customer witness points are completed.
• Support hydrotesting, pressure testing, and NDE coordination when required.

Requirements

• - 2-3+ years of Quality Inspection experiencewith proven track record of pipe inspection