Senior QC Inspector: Pressure Vessels & Weldments

Nikkiso; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is seeking a senior Quality Control Inspector III to perform complex receiving, in-process, and final inspections of materials, weldments, and finished equipment. You will interpret drawings, ASME Code requirements, and customer specifications to ensure conformity and support continuous improvement.

The role involves independent work with minimal supervision, collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams, and extensive documentation of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or quality preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible quality inspection experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, pressure vessel, process piping, or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience independently performing in-process and final inspections.
• Experience inspecting pressure-retaining components, heat exchangers, vaporizers, and pressure vessels.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of materials, components, weldments, assemblies, and finished equipment.
• Inspect equipment and fabricated components for compliance with company quality requirements, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and applicable ASME Code requirements.
• Independently interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, weld symbols, inspection requirements, and other technical documentation.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections using appropriate precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Verify material identification, material certification, heat/lot traceability and applicable material documentation for pressure-retaining and critical components.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, workmanship, materials, welds, and overall product conformance.
• Review manufacturing and quality documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established requirements.
• Develop, complete, and maintain inspection records and quality documentation throughout the manufacturing process.
• Place materials, components, assemblies or finished products on quality hold when a nonconforming condition is identified and elevate in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality personnel to address inspection findings and resolve quality concerns.
• Verify inspection and test equipment is properly calibrated, within its calibration period, and appropriate for the inspection being performed.
• Compile inspection and test data and prepare accurate quality reports and supporting documentation.
• Support customer, third-party, and authorized inspector activities as required.
• Identify recurring quality issues, inspection trends and potential systematic problems and communicate findings to Quality leadership for corrective and preventive action.
• Assist in determining inspection priorities to support production schedules while maintaining all required quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and inspection support to less experienced inspectors as needed.
• Maintain organized up to date inspection records and ensure traceability of quality documentation.
• Follow all company quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties and quality-related activities as assigned.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Independent work

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training in welding or fabrication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Tape measures

Job description

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is seeking a senior Quality Control Inspector III to perform complex receiving, in-process, and final inspections of materials, weldments, and finished equipment. You will interpret drawings, ASME Code requirements, and customer specifications to ensure conformity and support continuous improvement.

The role involves independent work with minimal supervision, collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams, and extensive documentation of