Traveling Quality Inspector - Welding & Fabrication Expert

Quantum Industrial; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for traveling employees

401(k) with company match

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to high-profile projects

Job summary

Quantum Industrial Services is seeking a Traveling Quality Control Specialist to perform welding inspections across multiple states on large-scale projects. You will verify materials, WPS/PQR compliance, and coordinate NDT activities while supporting field teams, project managers, customers, and inspectors to ensure quality from installation through turnover.

The role requires AWS CWI certification, 3–5+ years of welding inspection experience, and travel willingness to cover diverse sites in

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification is required.
• 3–5+ years welding inspection experience in fabrication, structural steel, piping, or mechanical environments.
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, and ASME B31.1/B31.3.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, WPS, and PQR documentation.
• Familiarity with NDT methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of welds and fabrications.
• Verify materials, welding consumables, and compliance with WPS requirements.
• Monitor welding and fabrication activities for AWS/ASME and project specifications.
• Coordinate and support NDT activities (UT, MT, PT, RT).
• Maintain inspection reports, quality records, NCRs, and turnover documentation.
• Witness welder qualification testing and maintain welder continuity records.
• Review drawings, specifications, WPS, PQRs, and project quality requirements.
• Collaborate with fabrication teams, Project Managers, customers, and inspectors to resolve quality concerns.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

CWI certification

Blueprint reading

NDT familiarity

AWS D1.1 knowledge

ASME knowledge

Quality control documentation

MS Office

Travel readiness

Welding inspection

Tools

WPS/PQR documentation

Job description

Quantum Industrial Services is seeking a Traveling Quality Control Specialist to perform welding inspections across multiple states on large-scale projects. You will verify materials, WPS/PQR compliance, and coordinate NDT activities while supporting field teams, project managers, customers, and inspectors to ensure quality from installation through turnover.

The role requires AWS CWI certification, 3–5+ years of welding inspection experience, and travel willingness to cover diverse sites in