NDT Technician

Ellaway Blues Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunity to support high-impact clean-energy initiatives

Strong long-term project pipeline

Job summary

A Renewable Energy Manufacturing Company is seeking a Welding Inspector to oversee quality assurance throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. The role requires conducting thorough inspections of materials and welds, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality assurance within manufacturing environments. The company offers competitive pay and benefits for its mid-senior level positions, as well as the opportunity to work on impactful clean energy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Welding Inspector, QA/QC Technician, or Fabrication Inspector.
• Familiarity with DP Testing, visual weld inspection, and gauge measurement.
• Knowledge of ASME, AWS, or ISO quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Conduct visual and dimensional checks for incoming materials.
• Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications, and material test certificates.

Skills

Welding Inspection

Quality Assurance

Gauge Measurement

Interpret Engineering Drawings

Documentation Skills

Job description

Welding Inspector

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will support quality assurance throughout the entire manufacturing lifecycle, including:

Incoming Material Inspection

• Perform visual checks for defects, markings, surface finish, rust, and handling damage
• Verify dimensional accuracy (width, thickness, tolerances) using calipers and micrometers
• Review mechanical and chemical test data (tensile strength, elongation, composition)
• Confirm compliance to client‑approved drawings, specifications, and material test certificates

In‑Process Inspection

• Conduct weld inspections including:
• Visual examinations
• Dye Penetrant (DP) testing
• Weld bead radius measurement
• Verification of orientation, alignment, size, and straightness
• Confirm marking, batch coding, and color coding per specifications
• Validate dimensional accuracy using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Review welder qualifications (WPS/PQR/WPQ) and ensure adherence to ASME Sec V & IX
• Maintain accuracy of calibrated tools and verification records

Final Inspection

• Conduct pre‑dispatch surface and dimensional checks
• Verify coating thickness, adhesion, and overall finish quality
• Ensure correct bundling, packing, marking, and documentation
• Approve items for release according to approved SOPs, drawings, and inspection criteria

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience as a Welding Inspector, QA/QC Technician, or Fabrication Inspector
• Familiarity with DP Testing, visual weld inspection, and gauge measurement
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, SOPs, and inspection standards
• Knowledge of ASME, AWS, or ISO quality requirements
• Strong documentation skills and ability to complete inspection reports accurately
• Experience working in manufacturing, fabrication, metals, or renewable‑energy environments is highly preferred

Why This Opportunity?

• Be part of a fast‑growing Renewable Energy manufacturing operation
• Strong long‑term project pipeline and stable workload
• Opportunity to support high‑impact clean‑energy initiatives
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Quality Assurance

Services for Renewable Energy