Welding Inspector / QA Technician II

Thompson Pipe - USA; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Pipe - USA is seeking a Welding Inspector / QA Technician II to support production in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for inspecting welds, ensuring product quality, and supporting fabrication operations.

Ideal for candidates with experience in welding, fabrication, machining, or industrial manufacturing looking to grow into pressure pipe applications. You will perform visual inspections, verify fit-up, review drawings and WPS, document defects, and support

Qualifications

• Experience in welding, fabrication, machining, or heavy manufacturing.
• Ability to read drawings and understand weld symbols.
• Familiarity with WPS, inspection processes, or shop QA.
• Exposure to AWS, ASME, AWWA, or similar codes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of welds and fabricated components.
• Inspect fit-up, alignment, and production work prior to welding.
• Verify work is performed in accordance with WPS and drawings.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections.
• Identify and document weld defects and quality issues.
• Support or perform NDT activities (MT, PT, UT).
• Work with production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Complete inspection and quality documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and shop quality initiatives.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Read drawings and weld symbols

Welding set-ups for production

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Education

Level I inspection certification (AWS/ASME)

Level II or equivalent strongly preferred

AWS CWI/CAWI or equivalent preferred

Tools

MIG Welder

TIG Welder

Stick Welder

Flux-Cored Arc Welder

Inspection tools (gauges/calipers/micrometers)

Job description

Welding Inspector / QA Technician IIPosition SummaryThe QA Technician II serves as a hands-on Welding Inspector supporting production in a heavy manufacturing environment. This roleis responsible forinspecting welds, ensuring product quality, and supporting fabrication operations. Ideal for candidates with experience in welding, fabrication, machining, or industrial manufacturing looking to grow into pressure pipe applications.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform visual inspection of welds and fabricated componentsInspect fit-up, alignment, and production work prior to weldingVerify work is performedin accordance withWPS and drawingsConduct in-process and final inspectionsUse inspection tools such as gauges, calipers, and micrometersIdentifyand document weld defects and quality issuesSupport or perform NDT activities (MT, PT, UT)Work with production teams to resolve quality issuesComplete inspection and quality documentationSupport continuous improvement and shop quality initiativesRequirementsExperience in welding, fabrication, machining, or heavy manufacturingExperience inspecting welds or manufactured componentsAbility to read drawings and understand weld symbolsFamiliarity with WPS, inspection processes, or shop QAExperience working in production environmentsExposure to AWS, ASME, AWWA, or similar codes is a plusAWS CWI/CAWI or equivalent experience preferredPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS2+ years of experience in a QA, QC, or production role in pipe manufacturing, precast concrete, or a related industry.Hands-on experience in at least one discipline: concrete/civil, coatings, welding, or NDE/NDT.Level I or equivalent certification in at least one area; Level II or equivalent strongly preferred — ACI Field Test Technician; AWS CWI or CAWI; NDE/NDT MT, PT, RT, UT, or VT (ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410); NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector; or API 510, 570, or 577.Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.You should be proficient in:Quality Inspection ExperienceWelding Setups for ProductionBlueprint ReadingMachines & technologies you'll use:MIG WelderTIG WelderStick WelderFlux-Cored Arc Welder