Welding QA Inspector II: NDT & Fabrication

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

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