Senior Fabrication Inspector — Welds, Tolerances & QA

US Tech Force; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Force in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Fabrication Shop Inspector to join our growing team. Ideal candidates have prior experience in a custom fabrication shop environment and are proficient in reading blueprints and inspection manuals.

The role involves inspecting parts to customer specs, evaluating welds and finishes, and recording results. Training is available for candidates transitioning from welding/fabrication/machining into inspection.

Qualifications

• 2 years in a fabrication or machine shop setting (preferred).
• Will train the right individual that has welding/fabrication/machining experience aiming to move into inspection.

Responsibilities

• Inspects all parts to customer specifications.
• Reads and interprets inspection manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine inspection method and tolerances.
• Examines parts for defects such as poor welds, cracks, finishes, and fatigue marks.
• Calculates allowable dimensional deviations and uses shop math.
• Verifies configuration of components with fixtures and measuring instruments; inspects welding, heat treating, bonding, brazing, and machining for conformance.
• Observes or conducts testing to ensure functional performance and physical characteristics meet standards.
• Accepts or rejects parts and records inspection results.
• Completes correlating paperwork for each job as required.
• Discusses inspection results with QA, production, and engineering; reviews others' results.
• Reviews job traveler for start date and delivery times; communicates traveler changes for on-time delivery.
• Performs in-process checks on tac welds throughout shift.

Skills

Reading drawings

Inspection methods

Measuring tools

Welding inspection

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

US Tech Force in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Fabrication Shop Inspector to join our growing team. Ideal candidates have prior experience in a custom fabrication shop environment and are proficient in reading blueprints and inspection manuals.

The role involves inspecting parts to customer specs, evaluating welds and finishes, and recording results. Training is available for candidates transitioning from welding/fabrication/machining into inspection.