Welding Quality Inspector - AWS Codes & Compliance

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Welding Inspector to ensure welding quality across manufacturing operations. You will verify weld quality, read drawings, and maintain documentation in adherence with AWS D1.1, UL-142, and project specs, while supporting continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

The ideal candidate has hands-on welding experience, detail orientation, and the ability to work cross-functionally with welders, supervisors, and quality personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical welding training preferred
• Hands-on welding experience required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols
• Strong knowledge of welding quality standards and inspection techniques
• Willingness to pursue AWS CWI certification if not already certified

Responsibilities

• Inspect welds and assemblies to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1, UL-142, ASC standards, and project specs
• Verify materials, welding procedures, and fabrication steps per drawings and quality requirements
• Perform visual inspections and quality audits across production stages
• Document inspection results and complete NCRs and inspection records
• Identify and communicate welding deficiencies and drive timely corrective actions
• Collaborate with welders, supervisors, and managers to uphold quality standards
• Assist in root cause investigations of welding defects and quality issues
• Maintain floor presence to monitor welding activities and compliance
• Support continuous improvement of QC processes and best practices
• Promote safety policies and educate production personnel on welding requirements
• Assist with customer, regulatory, and internal quality audits as needed

Skills

Hands-on welding

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical welding training

Tools

NDT methods

Microsoft Office

AWS D1.1 standards

Job description

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Welding Inspector to ensure welding quality across manufacturing operations. You will verify weld quality, read drawings, and maintain documentation in adherence with AWS D1.1, UL-142, and project specs, while supporting continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

The ideal candidate has hands-on welding experience, detail orientation, and the ability to work cross-functionally with welders, supervisors, and quality personnel.