Structural Welding Inspector — On-Site Contract

Medium; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services seeks a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure weld quality and compliance. The role is on-site five days a week for a 3-6 month contract, evaluating weld workmanship, reviewing documentation, and coordinating with NDE as needed.

Responsibilities include visual inspections per AWS D1.1, identifying discontinuities, and generating reports with corrective action recommendations. ITAR controls apply; U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training in welding inspection preferred
• Minimum 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
• Evaluate weld workmanship and surface condition
• Identify weld discontinuities including cracks, undercut, porosity, overlap, incomplete fusion indications, arc strikes, excessive reinforcement, crater defects
• Verify weld profiles, weld size, and contour requirements
• Inspect fillet welds, groove welds, CJP and PJP welds
• Review and verify approved WPS documentation; confirm welder qualifications and continuity records
• Verify welding processes and consumables comply with approved procedures
• Review fabrication drawings and weld symbols; ensure inspection requirements are properly flowed down
• Perform pre-weld, in-process, and final inspections; verify fit-up, joint preparation, alignment, and cleanliness
• Monitor workmanship during fabrication activities; verify repairs and rework activities meet acceptance criteria
• Coordinate with NDE personnel when required
• Generate inspection reports and nonconformance documentation; document weld findings accurately
• Provide objective disposition recommendations; support corrective action and root cause investigations
• Maintain inspection records and traceability documentation
• Perform source inspections at supplier facilities when required; support supplier quality evaluations and audits
• Communicate technical concerns professionally with suppliers and customers
• Assist in process improvement and workmanship standardization activities

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation and reporting

Quality compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in welding inspection

Minimum 3-5 years of structural welding inspection experience

Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies

Tools

AWS D1.1 compliance

Welding processes FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, GTAW

Job description

SQA Services seeks a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure weld quality and compliance. The role is on-site five days a week for a 3-6 month contract, evaluating weld workmanship, reviewing documentation, and coordinating with NDE as needed.

Responsibilities include visual inspections per AWS D1.1, identifying discontinuities, and generating reports with corrective action recommendations. ITAR controls apply; U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required.