Welding QA/QC Inspector (Fabrication)

SU Solutions; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SU Solutions in Louisville, KY is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to ensure weld quality on fabrication lines. You will inspect welded components, review setups, and verify dimensions against specs, contributing to waste reduction and in-spec parts.

You will analyze QC data, generate reports, and coach teammates on procedures, collaborating with production to optimize welding processes and maintain accurate documentation using QC software.

Qualifications

• Hands-on background in quality inspection/quality control.
• Experience in welding or fabrication environments.
• Proficiency with gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience documenting QC data and generating reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections against standards and specs.
• Use gauges, calipers, and micrometers to verify critical dimensions.
• Analyze quality data to spot patterns and recommend actions.
• Collaborate with production to refine welding setups.
• Oversee material and consumable inventory control.
• Interpret blueprints to confirm requirements before/after fabrication.
• Document findings and generate reports using QC software.
• Coach teammates on quality procedures.

Skills

Quality Inspection

Welding Setups

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Blueprint Reading

Attention to Detail

Tools

Gauges

Calipers

Micrometers

Quality Control Software

Job description

A Day in the Life

From your first walk across the shop floor in Louisville, KY, you’re the person everyone trusts to keep weld quality uncompromised. You’ll move from station to station, reviewing setups, checking dimensions, and validating that every welded component aligns with specifications. You’ll capture what you see in the quality system, surface trends from the data, and partner with production to fine-tune processes before issues arise.

What You’ll Tackle

• Perform comprehensive visual and dimensional inspections of welded components against applicable standards and project specs.
• Use measurement gauges, calipers, and micrometers to verify critical dimensions and weld attributes.
• Analyze quality data to spot patterns, recommend corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production to establish and refine welding setups that consistently produce in-spec parts.
• Oversee material and consumable inventory control to support reliable welding operations.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to confirm requirements before and after fabrication.
• Document findings and generate reports using quality control software.
• Coach teammates on quality procedures and best practices to elevate shop-wide performance.

What You Bring

• Hands-on background in quality inspection/quality control, ideally in a welding or fabrication setting.
• Solid knowledge of welding production setups and how they affect downstream quality.
• Proficiency with gauges, calipers, and micrometers for precise measurement.
• Experience analyzing QC data and producing clear, actionable reports.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Comfort using quality control software and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving instincts, and a team-first mindset.

You’re Proficient In

• Quality Inspection and Quality Control
• Welding Setups for Production
• Inventory Management & Control
• Quality Control Data Analysis
• Blueprint Reading

Tools You’ll Use

• Measurement gauges
• Calipers and micrometers
• Quality control software

Location: Louisville, KY