Welding Inspector – Military Vehicle Quality

The Taylor Group Inc; Louisville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

401(k)

Life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Taylor Defense Products is seeking a hands‑on Welding Inspector to support our growing military vehicle and defense manufacturing operations in Louisville, MS. This position inspects welded components to ensure compliance with drawings, welding specifications, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate has practical welding experience and knowledge of common defects; current AWS CWI certification is preferred but not required. Join a team committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in welding, weld inspection, or fabrication quality control.
• Ability to identify common weld defects through visual inspection.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and interpret welding symbols.
• Familiarity with GMAW/MIG welding processes.
• Experience using weld gauges and basic measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production employees and supervisors.
• Willingness to work in an active manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of welds on fabricated components and large welded assemblies.
• Identify weld defects, including porosity, undercut, cracks, incomplete fusion, incorrect weld size, and excessive spatter.
• Verify weld size, length, location, and appearance against engineering drawings and applicable specifications.
• Use weld gauges and basic measuring instruments to evaluate weld quality.
• Interpret welding symbols, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.
• Inspect components during fabrication and after welding.
• Document inspection results and communicate nonconforming conditions.
• Work directly with welders and supervisors to resolve welding quality issues.
• Verify that corrective work meets applicable requirements.
• Support weld quality and inspection activities associated with military vehicle and armor fabrication.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support established quality procedures.
• Assist with welder qualification activities and weld testing as needed.

Skills

Welding inspection

Read drawings

GMAW/MIG

Measurement tools

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

AWS CWI certification

Tools

Weld gauges

Measuring tools

Job description

Taylor Defense Products is seeking a hands‑on Welding Inspector to support our growing military vehicle and defense manufacturing operations in Louisville, MS. This position inspects welded components to ensure compliance with drawings, welding specifications, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate has practical welding experience and knowledge of common defects; current AWS CWI certification is preferred but not required. Join a team committed to quality and continuous improvement.