Weld Quality Inspector - Second Shift

ND Defense; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Defense is looking for Quality Weld Inspectors to work Second Shift (630 pm - 5am) on temporary assignment from Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2026. The role inspects welds in-process to ensure they meet customer specifications and company quality requirements, maintaining notes and records accordingly.

Responsibilities include reviewing WPS/PQR/WPQR/NDT reports, completing inspection records, and monitoring in-process repairs.

Qualifications

• Current or previous Certification as a CWI IAW AWS QC1 or CWB Level II preferred but not required
• Certificate from a welding program; associate degree preferred but not required
• Certified NDT Level II in MT/PT preferred but not required
• Able to read and interpret welding symbols as detailed on weld drawings
• Weld inspection experience with Military vehicles desired but not required

Responsibilities

• Review welding procedure Specifications (WPS), PQR, WPQR, and NDT Final Test Reports
• Complete in-process inspection records
• Monitor and approve all in-process repairs of non-conforming welds
• Insure when NDT is required the notation of passes all tests on inspection records
• Confirm all welds meet customer and AWS acceptance criteria
• Confirm all parts are present and properly oriented on the weldment according to the detailed drawings
• Mark inspection logs with defects found
• Re-inspect any repair or rework that is required after initial inspection
• Monitor welder qualification testing
• Develop visual inspection procedure and provide NDT inspection planning schedules
• Provide training to welders and inspectors IAW Navistar General Standard Repair Procedure (SRP)
• Track all defect data found and report to Quality Assurance Manager
• Verify safety requirements compliance
• Review contract requirements and vendor contract compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CWI Certification

NDT Level II

Weld inspection tools

Read weld drawings

Military vehicle experience

Weld symbols interpretation

Structural steel drawings review

Communication skills

Education

Welding program certificate

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Weld gauges

NDT equipment

Micrometers

Job description

ND Defense is looking for Quality Weld Inspectors to work Second Shift (630 pm - 5am) on temporary assignment from Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2026.

This position is responsible for inspecting welds in-process to insure they meet customer specifications and company quality requirements, and maintains notes and records accordingly.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Review welding procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welder Qualification Records (WPQR), Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Final Test Reports
• Complete in-process inspection records
• Monitor and approve all in-process repairs of non-conforming welds.
• Insure when NDT isrequiredthe notation of "passes all tests"is noted on inspection records.
• Confirm all welds meetcustomer and/orAWSacceptancecriteria.
• Confirm all parts are present and properly oriented on theweldmentaccording to thedetaileddrawings.
• Mark inspection logs with defectsfound.
• Re-inspect any repair or rework that isrequiredafterinitialinspection.
• Monitor welder qualification testing.
• Develop visual inspection procedure and provide NDT inspection planningschedules.
• Provide training to welders and inspectors IAW NavistarGeneral Standard Repair Procedure (SRP)
• Track all defect data found and report to Quality Assurance Manager
• Verify safety requirements compliance.
• Review contract requirements and vendor contract compliance
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current orpreviousCertification as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) IAW AWS QC1orCanadian weldingBureau (CWB) Level IIpreferred but notrequired
• Certificate from a combination welding program, associate degree preferred but notrequired.
• Certified NDT level II in MT/PT preferred but notrequired.
• Able to read and interpret welding symbols as detailed on weld drawings.
• Weld inspection experience with Military vehiclesdesiredbut notrequired.
• Proficiencyin the use of weldinspection toolsincludingweldgauges, NDT equipment, and micrometers.
• 2years’ experience reviewing and interpreting structural steel plans, working drawings, technical specifications.
• Able to clearly communicate welding issues and other needs to team members and supervisors.
• Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Ability tolift upto 50 lbs. on a regular basis, work in extreme cold and hot temperatures, squat, kneel, push, pull, and stand forlong periodsof time.
• US Person

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran