Quality Inspector: Welds & Structural Piping

Audubon Companies; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies is seeking a Quality Control Inspector in Houston, TX. You will inspect welded piping and structural components to ensure conformance to drawings and procedures, documenting inspections per QC plans and QMS requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to codes with opportunities to assist welders qualifications. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with quality evaluation, and proficiency with inspection tools.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience evaluating quality and codes issues.
• Proficient with inspection tools and measuring equipment (Tape Measure, Square).
• Able to read and interpret structural steel blueprints.
• Certification as Welding Inspector or NDE is a plus.
• Experience with AWS D1.1 Welding Code in structural steel inspection.
• Team oriented, bilingual (English + Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately and maintain traceability.

Responsibilities

• Perform 100% visual inspection of welds in final structural/piping steel elements.
• Report quality deficiencies to the Quality Control Manager.
• Track deficiencies per weld and communicate issues to supervisors.
• Ensure adherence to the Quality Control Program across shifts.
• Assist with welders qualifications and calibration of equipment.
• Collaborate with departments and external suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain equipment operation and calibration; perform tasks under QC Manager.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding inspection

Quality control

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape Measure

Square

Inspection tools

Job description

Audubon Companies is seeking a Quality Control Inspector in Houston, TX. You will inspect welded piping and structural components to ensure conformance to drawings and procedures, documenting inspections per QC plans and QMS requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to codes with opportunities to assist welders qualifications. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with quality evaluation, and proficiency with inspection tools.