Welding Quality Inspector

Whirlwind Steel Buildings Inc; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Whirlwind Steel Buildings Inc in Alabama is seeking an experienced Welding Quality Inspector to ensure structural welds meet codes and internal standards. You will oversee inspections, qualify welders, review drawings, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Must hold an AWS CWI, inspect structural steel, interpret weld symbols, and coordinate NDT activities. This role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and teamwork, with competitive benefits including

Qualifications

• Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required.
• Experience inspecting structural steel in fabrication settings.
• Ability to interpret welding symbols and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and final weld inspections to verify conformance with standards.
• Evaluate weld fit-up, joint prep, and workmanship.
• Certify and requalify welders across processes (SAW, FCAW, GMAW, MCAW).
• Review blueprints and weld symbols for proper execution.
• Maintain inspection records and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Identify nonconforming welds and support resolutions with production teams.
• Coordinate or assist with nondestructive testing (UT, MT, PT).
• Contribute to corrective actions with inspection findings.
• Support audits by preparing quality documentation.
• Promote adherence to internal quality standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

CWI Certification

Welding inspection

Blueprint interpretation

Documentation

Teamwork

NDT coordination

Job description

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Welding Quality Inspector to support fabrication operations by ensuring all welded components meet established codes, specifications, and internal quality expectations. This role is responsible for inspection oversight, welder qualification, and continuous quality improvement within a production environment.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance, minimizing rework, and supporting efficient throughput by partnering closely with production and quality teams.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of structural welds to verify conformance with applicable standards
• Evaluate weld fit-up, joint preparation, and overall workmanship during fabrication
• Certify and requalify welders across multiple processes including SAW, FCAW, GMAW, and MCAW
• Review blueprints, weld symbols, and technical documents to ensure proper execution
• Maintain detailed inspection records and ensure documentation accuracy
• Identify nonconforming welds and support resolution efforts with production teams
• Coordinate or assist with nondestructive testing activities (UT, MT, etc.)
• Contribute to corrective actions by providing clear inspection findings
• Support audits by preparing and presenting quality documentation
• Promote adherence to internal quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What You Bring

• Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Hands-on experience inspecting structural steel in a fabrication setting
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.3, and related welding standards
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and welding symbols
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Effective communication and teamwork in a production environment
• Experience supporting or coordinating NDT methods (UT, MT, PT) is a plus

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays