Welding Inspector

ValvTechnologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of valve solutions seeks a Welding Inspector to ensure quality control of welds and components. The ideal candidate must have a current AWS CWI certification and prior experience with pressure vessels. Responsibilities include testing welds, maintaining welder qualifications, and performing safety checks on equipment. Excellent communication skills are necessary, along with knowledge of ASME and structural welding codes. This role is essential for maintaining high production and safety standards in the welding department.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current AWS CWI certification or must have previously held it.
• Knowledge of welding codes like ASME B31.3, B31.1, Sec IX.
• Ability to use measuring tools accurately.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect welds according to quality control guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with welding procedures.
• Conduct safety checks on gas equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of ASME code standards

Knowledge of structural welding codes

Ability to interpret blueprints

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Education

AWS CWI certification

Prior pressure vessel experience

Tools

Dial calipers

Height gauge

Micrometers

Job description

Position Overview

To support ValvTechnologies welding production and inspections of all incoming & outgoing weldments & components. Also, but not limited to supporting ValvTechnologies inspection department in all upkeep of WQR’S (welder qualifications records), PQR (procedure qualification records) per applicable welding codes, standards and or specifications. Moreover, the inspector ensures production welds are performed per applicable WPS. To review and maintain welder continuity logs & to ensure all welder and weld qualifications are current and up to date. Must maintain his/her CWI certs while employed at ValvTechnologies.

Position: Welding Inspector

Shift: Day

Job Responsibilities

• Test and inspect welds and cuts in accordance with established ValvTechnologies production and quality control guidelines
• Strict technical specification and application/customer requirement compliance during production
• Ensure welds are performed per all applicable welding procedures and requirements
• Confirm that the materials to be worked on match sales order document station provided by shop file, including parts identification and quantity of parts
• Check order for accuracy, and proper weld
• Write sales order number, job number on parts if they are going out to vendor; if order is going to production, write sales order on pallet or bin
• Housekeeping and thorough safety check of equipment required
• Safety check of all gas equipment to be done each morning, with notification to Production Manager if any problems are found
• Ensure all equipment, including gas cylinders/equipment are properly stored and secured
• May perform any other work-related functions as deemed necessary and appropriate by immediate supervisor
• He/She will complete all incoming & out going inspections of part to the weld department
• Help welding Manager with direction of welders and jobs in the weld shop
• To handle all quality needs for welding QA, WO, dimensional checks etc.
• Ensure weld maps are filled out correctly and all production components are hard-stamped using welder’s stencils

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a current AWS CWI certification, or
• Shall have previously held an AWS CWI certification with the ability to recertify within 60 days of employment
• Prior pressure vessel experience

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Welding inspector shall be knowledgeable in ASME code standards such as B31.3, B31.1, Sec IX
• Welding inspector shall be knowledgeable in structural welding codes such as AWS D1.1
• Ability to interpret blueprints related to welding assemblies
• Ability to use measuring tools such as dial-calipers, height gauge, measuring tape, micrometers and I.D & OD calipers
• Knowledgeable in using Microsoft Office systems such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Knowledgeable in other NDE methods such as RT, PT, UT and MT. Must be able to read and interpret film from RT films
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work in conjunction with product, manufacturing & production engineers to solve issues related to in house production of parts related to welding
• Serve as a workforce safety role model by consistently demonstrating safe work practices and behaviors; expect the same of others
• Participate in the development and maintenance of a safe and healthy workplace
• Comply with instructions given for his/her own safety and that of others, by explicitly adhering to safe work practices and procedures; expect the same of others
• Remain vigilant to and report any injury, hazard or illness immediately to their supervisor or the Safety Officer