VT Level II Quality Inspector: Visual Weld Inspection (3rd Shift)

NDT.org; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in York, Pennsylvania seeks an experienced VT Level II Quality Inspector for Visual Weld Inspection on the 3rd Shift. You will perform audits, verify conformance to drawings and specs, and document outcomes in required repositories. Prior VT Level II certification and training per SNT-TC-1A are required.

Shift is Sunday-Thursday, 10:00pm–6:00am, 8 hours with breaks. Wages start at $35.59/hour plus $1.25 shift differential; 3rd shift support required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or the overall equivalent.
• VT Level II certification per SNT-TC-1A or equivalent.
• Documented Visual Inspection experience hours in welding / fabrication.
• Documented Visual Inspection classroom training for Level II VT per SNT-TC-1A or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical documents (drawings, specifications).
• Interpret dimensional drawings, weld symbols and PWI requirements.
• Capable of performing dimensional and Visual Weld inspections.
• Understand imperial and metric measurements, conversions and decimals.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Physically able to access vehicles to obtain inspection data; lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must pass BAE VT Level II examination and support 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality audits for conformance to drawings/specifications on large structures and welds.
• Determine accept/reject dispositions and document results in repositories.
• Conduct visual and, when required, tactile inspections with standard measurement tools.
• Interpret drawings, weld symbols and related work instructions.
• Maintain VT Level II certification and applicable training records.

Skills

VT Level II

Visual inspection

Reading drawings

Dimensional inspection

MS Office

Data entry

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

VT Level II Quality Inspector: Visual Weld Inspection (3rd Shift)

Posted: 9/2/2026 7:12:39 PM

NDT.org Job Number:82780* Please reference NDT.org Job Number on all correspondence

Phone:[phone]

Company:BAE Systems

Country:United States

Length:FT

Pay:$35.59 + Shift differential of $1.25.

The BAE Systems site in York, Pennsylvania supporting Combat Mission Systems is seeking an experienced VT Level II Quality Inspector: Visual Weld Inspection for the 3rd Shift. (See shift hour notes below.)

In this role as a VT Level II Quality Inspector: Visual Weld Inspection, you will perform quality audits for conformance to drawings/specification on large structures, weldments, assemblies, and individual components, manufactured internally or procured from suppliers. Verifications include but are not limited to: visual weld and dimensional inspection, color conformance, plating, paint quality, damage, completeness of assemblies/ weldments and kits, etc. Verifications may be visual or tactile and may require use of standard precision measuring equipment. You will be responsible in determining appropriate accept/reject dispositions and document results within required BAE Systems repositories.

As a VT Level II Quality Inspector: Visual Weld Inspection, you will have previous certifications in accordance with the requirements of SNT-TC-1A and having met the minimum requirements for documented classroom training.

Hourly rate per the CBA for the QIVI position, effective September 20, 2026, is $35.59 with a shift differential of $1.25.

Position supports Sunday-Thursday, 3rd Shift 10:00pm - 6:00am. The shift is 8 hours with two 10 minute breaks and a 20 minute paid lunch.

Skills:

• Typically requires a High School diploma or the overall equivalent.
• Have held a VT Level II certification per SNT-TC-1A or equivalent.
• Documented Visual Inspection experience hours in welding / fabrication.
• Documented Visual Inspection classroom training for Level II VT per SNT-TC-1A or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical documents (i.e. drawings, specifications).
• Capable of interpreting dimensional drawing requirements, weld symbols, and understanding Process Work Instruction (PWI) requirements.
• Capable of performing dimensional and Visual Weld inspections.
• Understands and can use the imperial measurement and the metric system, conversions, fractions and decimal equivalents.
• Basic computer literacy to include data entry skills and familiarity with standard MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Physically able to access vehicles in order to obtain inspection data. This includes both fitness to climb in and around vehicles and regularly required vision screening for compliance with maintaining VT certification. May require bending, stooping, crawling, reaching, awkward positioning and lifting up to 40 lbs, unassisted.
• Must have the ability to pass BAE System's VT Level Il examination.
• Able to support on the 3rd Shift.