Welding Inspector – Structural QC (AWS D1.1)

Medium; Brentwood (MO); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SQA Services is seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure welded components meet applicable standards and drawings. This on-site role supports a 3–6 month contract and requires rigorous inspection and documentation.

You will perform VT inspections per AWS D1.1, review weld symbols, verify welder qualifications, and prepare reports while coordinating with NDE personnel as needed.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in welding inspection preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience preferred.
• Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies.
• AWS D1.1 and AWS B1.11 knowledge required.
• Weld symbols and fabrication drawings knowledge.
• Proficiency with weld gauges and inspection tools.
• ITAR compliance and US citizenship required.

Aufgaben

• Perform visual inspection (VT) of structural welds in accordance with AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria.
• Evaluate weld workmanship and surface condition.
• Identify weld discontinuities including cracks, undercut, porosity, overlap, incomplete fusion indications, arc strikes, excessive reinforcement, crater defects.
• Verify weld profiles, weld size, and contour requirements.
• Inspect fillet welds, groove welds, CJP and PJP welds.
• Review and verify approved WPS documentation; confirm welder qualifications and continuity records.
• Verify welding processes and consumables comply with approved procedures.
• Review fabrication drawings and weld symbols; ensure inspection requirements flow down.
• Perform pre-weld, in-process, and final inspections; verify fit-up, joint preparation, alignment, and cleanliness.
• Monitor workmanship during fabrication activities; verify repairs and rework meet criteria.
• Coordinate with NDE personnel when required.
• Generate inspection reports and nonconformance documents; document weld findings clearly.
• Provide objective disposition recommendations; support corrective action and root cause investigations.
• Maintain inspection records and traceability documentation.
• Perform source inspections at supplier facilities and support supplier quality evaluations; communicate concerns professionally.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in welding inspection

Minimum 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience

Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies

Tools

Weld gauges

Fabrication drawings

Welding processes FCAW

GMAW

SMAW

GTAW (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

SQA Services is seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure welded components meet applicable standards and drawings. This on-site role supports a 3–6 month contract and requires rigorous inspection and documentation.

You will perform VT inspections per AWS D1.1, review weld symbols, verify welder qualifications, and prepare reports while coordinating with NDE personnel as needed.