Weld Inspector

Taylor Defense Products; Louisville (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Taylor Defense Products is seeking a hands-on Welding Inspector to support military vehicle and defense manufacturing operations in Louisville, MS. The role inspects welded components and assemblies to ensure compliance with drawings, welding specs, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate has practical welding experience and can work with welders and production personnel to identify and correct issues. AWS CWI is preferred but not required; strong inspection knowledge is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding, weld inspection, or fabrication quality control.
• Ability to identify common weld defects through visual inspection.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and interpret welding symbols.
• Familiarity with GMAW/MIG welding processes.
• Experience using weld gauges and basic measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production employees and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of welds on fabricated components and large welded assemblies.
• Identify weld defects, including porosity, undercut, cracks, incomplete fusion, incorrect weld size, and excessive spatter.
• Verify weld size, length, location, and appearance against engineering drawings and applicable specifications.
• Use weld gauges and basic measuring instruments to evaluate weld quality.
• Interpret welding symbols, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.
• Inspect components during fabrication and after welding.
• Document inspection results and communicate nonconforming conditions.
• Work directly with welders and supervisors to resolve welding quality issues.
• Verify that corrective work meets applicable requirements.
• Support weld quality and inspection activities associated with military vehicle and armor fabrication.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support established quality procedures.
• Assist with welder qualification activities and weld testing as needed.

Skills

Welding

Inspection

Reading drawings

GMAW/MIG

Weld gauges

Documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Welding gauges

Measuring tools

Job description

Welding Inspector

Taylor Defense Products, LLC 912 South Church Ave., Louisville, MS 39339 Taylor Defense Products was established in 2017 as part of the Taylor Group of Companies. Our mission is to provide the U.S. Military, its allies, and the U.S. government with the longest-lasting, best-supported, and lowest total cost material handling, construction, engineering, and logistics products. Taylor Defense has been rewarded for our performance and has continued to capture additional work which is now ramping up. Current contracts will provide a steady base of work for the next 7 years as we continue to grow. Taylor Defense operates in a culture of high expectation and high personal responsibility where our team approach and support within a flat organizational structure allows for rewarding results and supports rapid advancement. Like our customers, we are looking for a few good men and women to join our team.

Position Summary

Taylor Defense Products is seeking a hands-on Welding Inspector to support our growing military vehicle and defense manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for inspecting welded components and assemblies to ensure they meet applicable drawings, welding specifications, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate has practical welding experience, understands common welding defects, and can work directly with welders and production personnel to identify and correct quality concerns. Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is preferred but not required. Candidates with strong welding experience and demonstrated inspection knowledge are encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of welds on fabricated components and large welded assemblies.
• Identify weld defects, including porosity, undercut, cracks, incomplete fusion, incorrect weld size, and excessive spatter.
• Verify weld size, length, location, and appearance against engineering drawings and applicable specifications.
• Use weld gauges and basic measuring instruments to evaluate weld quality.
• Interpret welding symbols, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.
• Inspect components during fabrication and after welding.
• Document inspection results and communicate nonconforming conditions.
• Work directly with welders and supervisors to resolve welding quality issues.
• Verify that corrective work meets applicable requirements.
• Support weld quality and inspection activities associated with military vehicle and armor fabrication.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support established quality procedures.
• Assist with welder qualification activities and weld testing as needed.

Qualifications Required

• Previous experience in welding, weld inspection, or fabrication quality control.
• Ability to identify common weld defects through visual inspection.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and interpret welding symbols.
• Familiarity with GMAW/MIG welding processes.
• Experience using weld gauges and basic measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production employees and supervisors.
• Willingness to work in an active manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or previous AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Experience inspecting structural weldments, heavy equipment, military vehicles, or armor components.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-3040A and/or AWS D1.1.
• Experience with weld inspection documentation and nonconformance reporting.
• Familiarity with nondestructive testing methods, including magnetic particle testing.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as a welder, weld lead, or welding supervisor.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who understands welding from a practical standpoint and takes pride in producing quality work.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working on the shop floor, identifying problems, communicating with welders, and ensuring that completed welds meet customer requirements.

An engineering degree is not required. CWI certification is preferred, but practical experience, sound judgment, and a strong understanding of welding quality are equally important considerations.

Benefits

Taylor Defense Products offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Join a growing team supporting the production and modernization of equipment for the United States military.

TDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration for Employment Without Regard to Age, Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Disability, National Origin, or Status as a Protected Veteran