Welding Inspector

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Welding Inspector to ensure welding quality across manufacturing operations. You will verify weld quality, read drawings, and maintain documentation in adherence with AWS D1.1, UL-142, and project specs, while supporting continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

The ideal candidate has hands-on welding experience, detail orientation, and the ability to work cross-functionally with welders, supervisors, and quality personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical welding training preferred
• Hands-on welding experience required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols
• Strong knowledge of welding quality standards and inspection techniques
• Willingness to pursue AWS CWI certification if not already certified

Responsibilities

• Inspect welds and assemblies to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1, UL-142, ASC standards, and project specs
• Verify materials, welding procedures, and fabrication steps per drawings and quality requirements
• Perform visual inspections and quality audits across production stages
• Document inspection results and complete NCRs and inspection records
• Identify and communicate welding deficiencies and drive timely corrective actions
• Collaborate with welders, supervisors, and managers to uphold quality standards
• Assist in root cause investigations of welding defects and quality issues
• Maintain floor presence to monitor welding activities and compliance
• Support continuous improvement of QC processes and best practices
• Promote safety policies and educate production personnel on welding requirements
• Assist with customer, regulatory, and internal quality audits as needed

Skills

Hands-on welding

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical welding training

Tools

NDT methods

Microsoft Office

AWS D1.1 standards

Job description

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company Virginia Beach , VA

4 DAYS AGO

Full Time

Role Overview

The Welding Inspector is responsible for ensuring welding quality and compliance throughout ASC's manufacturing operations. This position serves as a key contributor to the Quality Assurance team by verifying that welding activities are performed in accordance with company standards, AWS codes, customer requirements, and project specifications.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented quality professional with hands‑on welding experience and a strong understanding of welding processes, inspections, and quality systems. This role requires close collaboration with welders, supervisors, project managers, and quality personnel to identify and resolve non-conformances while supporting ASC's commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect welds and fabricated assemblies to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1, UL-142, ASC quality standards, and project specifications.
• Verify that approved materials, welding procedures, and fabrication processes are followed in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Perform visual inspections and quality audits throughout various stages of production.
• Accurately document inspection findings and complete required quality documentation, including Assembly Checklists, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and inspection records.
• Identify, communicate, and track welding deficiencies and non-conformances in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with welders, team leaders, supervisors, project managers, and quality personnel to maintain established quality standards.
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to welding defects and quality issues.
• Maintain a consistent presence on the production floor to monitor welding activities and ensure compliance with procedures and specifications.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of quality control processes and best practices.
• Promote and enforce compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and educating production personnel on quality expectations and welding requirements.
• Support customer, regulatory, and internal quality audits as required.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical training in welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Hands‑on welding experience required.
• Strong understanding of welding processes including GMAW (MIG), FCAW, GTAW (TIG), and related fabrication methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, technical drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Strong knowledge of welding quality standards and inspection techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and observational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Ability to accurately document inspection findings and maintain detailed records.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Willingness to pursue and obtain welding inspection certifications if not currently certified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous welding inspection experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Progress toward or attainment of AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Knowledge and experience with Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and inspection tools.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1, UL-142, and other applicable welding and fabrication standards.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working within structured quality management systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Quality‑focused mindset.
• Communication and teamwork.
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Accountability and professionalism.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Safety‑first approach.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to welding operations, machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to walk the shop floor for extended periods while performing inspections and audits.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb, and move throughout manufacturing areas as required.
• Ability to visually inspect welds and manufactured products with a high degree of accuracy.
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to all company safety policies.
• Ability to operate computers and quality reporting systems as needed to perform documentation and reporting duties.

Impact of the Role

The Welding Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring welding quality, product integrity, and compliance with industry standards. Through effective inspection, documentation, and collaboration with production teams, this position helps reduce defects, minimize rework, improve operational efficiency, and uphold ASC's commitment to delivering high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.

Join ASC and help support our employees through exceptional benefits programs that enhance employee well‑being, engagement, and overall workplace satisfaction.

One Team. One Goal.

ASC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.