Welding Inspection

Aerotek; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

PTO/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Welding Quality Control Inspector for a Benicia, CA shop environment. You will inspect welded components, verify traceability, and review welding documentation to ensure adherence to customer specs and industry standards.

Strong attention to detail and experience with GTAW/SMAW/FCAW are required. You will collaborate with production and quality teams, maintain inspection records, and support QA processes throughout production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality inspection in fabrication/welding environments.
• Able to read blueprints, welding drawings, and procedures.
• Experience in dimensional and visual weld inspections in production.
• Proficient with email and documentation tools.
• English communication both written and spoken.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Experience with GTAW, SMAW, FCAW weld inspections.
• Experience maintaining QA records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of fabricated components and weldments.
• Interpret blueprints, weld maps, and welding procedures to guide inspections.
• Verify material traceability and correct material usage.
• Use micrometers, weld gauges, tape measures, and levels for measurements.
• Monitor hydro testing during production and document results.
• Prepare inspection reports and quality records per QA requirements.
• Investigate nonconformances and assist with root-cause and corrective actions.
• Review inspection results against customer specs and internal standards.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Assist with customer quality audits and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Dimensional inspection

English communication

Documentation management

High School Diploma or GED

Welding inspection (GTAW SMAW FCAW)

Measurement tools

Education

AWS CWI certification

SNT‑TC‑1A Level II PT/MT

Welding/inspection technical training

Tools

Micrometers

Weld gauges

Tape measures

Levels

PMI analyzers

Hardness testers

T‑MIKE instruments

Job description

Job Title: Welding Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

This role focuses on welding inspection and quality control within a busy fabrication and manufacturing shop environment. The Welding Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting materials, weldments, and finished products to ensure they meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and applicable industry requirements. The position involves visual and dimensional inspections, verification of material traceability, review of welding documentation, and active support of quality assurance processes throughout the production cycle. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience from a fabrication or welding setting and is confident interpreting engineering drawings, weld maps, and technical documents while collaborating closely with production and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough visual and dimensional inspections of fabricated components, welded assemblies, and finished products to verify compliance with specifications.

• Interpret and work from blueprints, engineering drawings, weld maps, and welding procedures to guide inspection activities and confirm correct fabrication.

• Verify material traceability and ensure correct materials are selected, documented, and used throughout all stages of production.

• Perform inspections using precision measuring tools, including weld gauges, micrometers, tape measures, levels, and other specialized equipment.

• Monitor hydro testing and related quality control activities during production to confirm proper procedures and documentation are followed.

• Prepare, maintain, and organize inspection reports, quality records, weld procedures, and associated documentation in accordance with quality system requirements.

• Investigate quality concerns and nonconformances, assist with root cause analysis, and help identify and implement corrective actions.

• Interpret inspection results and determine compliance with established customer requirements, codes, and internal specifications.

• Collaborate closely with production personnel, supervisors, customers, and quality team members to maintain consistent quality standards and resolve issues.

• Participate in customer quality audits and support regulatory and quality systems compliance as needed.

• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment in the manufacturing shop.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of quality inspection experience in a fabrication, welding, manufacturing, or industrial environment.

• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld maps, and welding documentation.

• Hands‑on experience performing dimensional inspections and visual weld inspections in a production setting.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with email and documentation management tools.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally, with production teams and customers.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Experience with welding inspection across common processes such as GTAW, SMAW, and FCAW.

• Demonstrated capability in dimensional inspection and verification of material traceability.

• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools, including micrometers, weld gauges, tape measures, and levels.

• Experience preparing and maintaining documentation and quality records in support of quality systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with non‑destructive testing (NDT) methods, particularly Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT).

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

• SNT‑TC‑1A Level II certifications in PT and MT.

• Technical, vocational, or trade school training related to welding, fabrication, or inspection.

• Familiarity with structural steel, pressure vessels, piping, or custom fabrication environments.

• Experience with hardness testing, Positive Material Identification (PMI) using Nitron or similar analyzers, and T‑MIKE testing.

• hydro test monitoring and documentation of test results.

• Experience conducting root cause investigations for quality issues and supporting corrective and preventive actions.

• Participation in customer quality audits and support of quality systems documentation and regulatory compliance.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production‑focused environment where quality and safety are central to everyday operations, and your expertise in welding inspection directly contributes to delivering reliable products to customers. The role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of fabrication projects and inspection technologies, providing ongoing professional development and exposure to industry‑standard quality practices. You will collaborate with skilled fabrication and quality professionals in a setting that values clear communication, thorough documentation, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing shop located in Benicia, working in a fast‑paced fabrication and welding environment. You will spend significant time on the shop floor performing inspections on welded components, structural steel, pressure vessels, piping, and custom fabrications. The work involves regular use of precision measuring tools, NDT equipment, and testing devices such as micrometers, weld gauges, tape measures, levels, PMI analyzers, hardness testers, and T‑MIKE instruments. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to safety procedures and quality standards, with close collaboration between production and quality teams in an industrial shop setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benicia, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benicia, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Benicia,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.