Structural Welding Inspector – AWS D1.1 & Documentation

Socket.dev; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services is seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure the quality, compliance, and integrity of welded components and assemblies. The role involves performing inspections, verifying documentation, and ensuring materials and workmanship meet applicable standards.

This is a 40-hour-per-week position, Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm, for 6 months. Responsibilities include visual inspection, evaluating weld workmanship, reviewing WPS documentation, and coordinating with NDE personnel when

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience preferred.
• Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection (VT) of structural welds in accordance with AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria.
• Verify weld profiles, weld size, and contour requirements.
• Inspect fillet welds, groove welds, CJP and PJP welds.
• Welding documentation review: approved WPS, welder qualifications, continuity records, procedures.
• In-process and final inspections: fit-up, alignment, cleanliness, and repair verification.

Skills

Welding inspection

Structural welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in welding inspection

Job description

SQA Services is seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure the quality, compliance, and integrity of welded components and assemblies. The role involves performing inspections, verifying documentation, and ensuring materials and workmanship meet applicable standards.

This is a 40-hour-per-week position, Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm, for 6 months. Responsibilities include visual inspection, evaluating weld workmanship, reviewing WPS documentation, and coordinating with NDE personnel when