Welding Inspector

Kelly Services; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible vacation

401k match

Job summary

Kelly Services, in partnership with a growing metal manufacturer, is seeking two Weld Inspectors in Chippewa Falls, WI. These direct-hire roles offer competitive benefits, vacation, and compensation at hire.

Responsibilities include monitoring and auditing manufacturing processes to ensure quality objectives per ISO 9001:2015, inspecting components against drawings, and using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify welds.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards in metal fabrication.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and weld symbol recognition.
• Experience with measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and audit manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and all internal and customer requirements.
• Inspect components and assemblies against customer-supplied or in-house engineering drawings/specifications.
• Utilize standard Quality Assurance tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges) to inspect work in process.
• Interpret engineering prints and recognize weld symbols to verify correct assembly and fabrication.
• Initiate and monitor nonconformance reports (IRRs), ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to solve quality-related issues and adapt to changes in manufacturing methods.
• Conduct and document in-process and first article inspections; maintain accurate inspection records and computer logs.
• Perform scheduled internal quality systems and process audits to ensure continued compliance.
• Collect, analyze, and record inspection and process data to support continuous improvement.
• Quickly respond to and resolve quality-related concerns, supporting both operations and engineering teams.
• Maintain all required paperwork, reports, and electronic records in accordance with company and ISO standards.
• Support special quality projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Follow all machine, facility, and personal safety practices and adhere to all company workplace rules and regulations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Weld symbol recognition

Measurement tools

Inspection equipment

ISO 9001 knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Kelly, in partnership with a growing metal manufacturer is looking for two Weld Inspectors in Chippewa Falls, WI. These positions are open due to growth!

These are direct hire roles, meaning you’ll be hired permanently with our client and offered their competitive benefits, vacation, and compensation upon hire.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Flexible vacation time
  
• 401k plus 100% match up to 4%

Details:

• 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday
  
• Pay: $30 – $33 per hour, based on experience.

Job Description:

Responsible for monitoring and auditing manufacturing processes to ensure pre-determined quality objectives are being achieved in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards. This role assures that all components, assemblies, and processes conform to customer, internal, and regulatory requirements through inspection, documentation, and ongoing process audits.

• Monitor and audit manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and all internal and customer requirements.
  
• Inspect components and assemblies against customer-supplied or in-house engineering drawings/specifications.
  
• Utilize standard Quality Assurance tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges) to inspect work in process.
  
• Interpret engineering prints and recognize weld symbols to verify correct assembly and fabrication.
  
• Initiate and monitor nonconformance reports (IRRs), ensuring timely and effective resolution.
  
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to solve quality-related issues and adapt to changes in manufacturing methods.
  
• Conduct and document in-process and first article inspections; maintain accurate inspection records and computer logs.
  
• Perform scheduled internal quality systems and process audits to ensure continued compliance.
  
• Collect, analyze, and record inspection and process data to support continuous improvement.
  
• Quickly respond to and resolve quality-related concerns, supporting both operations and engineering teams.
  
• Maintain all required paperwork, reports, and electronic records in accordance with company and ISO standards.
  
• Support special quality projects and initiatives as assigned.
  
• Follow all machine, facility, and personal safety practices and adhere to all company workplace rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards in a manufacturing environment (metal fabrication preferred)
  
• Proficient in blueprint reading and weld symbol recognition
  
• Experience with measurement tools and inspection equipment
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills