Welding Inspector

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Training and certification

Long-term employment

Reputable company culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Welding Inspector to join the QA team in Sandton. The incumbent will inspect welds, monitor procedures, and verify compliance throughout fabrication to uphold the highest quality and safety standards. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and strong NDT knowledge.

Responsibilities include visual welding inspections, witnessing qualifications, reviewing procedures and codes, and documenting findings. AWS/CSWIP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector with AWS CSWIP preferred.
• Extensive welding inspection experience across multiple industries.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes and metallurgy.
• Ability to interpret welding symbols, codes and technical docs.
• Experience with MT, PT, UT and RT is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of welds and welding processes to ensure compliance with codes and standards (AWS, ASME).
• Witness welder qualifications and production welding tests.
• Review welding procedures, specifications and quality control plans.
• Interpret weld symbols, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Utilize various non-destructive testing methods as required for inspection.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and report on quality conformance and any non-conformities.

Skills

Visual inspection

NDT knowledge

Communication

Reporting

Education

CWI certification (AWS)

Tools

NDT equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly qualified and certified Welding Inspector to join their quality assurance team in Sandton . This role is essential for ensuring that all welding operations meet the highest standards of quality, integrity, and safety, in compliance with industry codes and specifications. You will be responsible for inspecting welds, monitoring welding procedures, and verifying compliance throughout the fabrication process. The ideal candidate is meticulous, knowledgeable in welding processes and non-destructive testing (NDT), and committed to maintaining the structural integrity of critical components.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of welds and welding processes to ensure compliance with codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME).
• Witness welder qualifications and production welding tests.
• Review welding procedures, specifications, and quality control plans .
• Interpret weld symbols, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Utilize various non-destructive testing (NDT) methods as required for inspection.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and report on quality conformance and any non-conformities.

Requirements

• Certified Welding Inspector (e.g., CWI from AWS, CSWIP).
• Extensive experience in welding inspection across various industries (e.g., structural steel, pressure vessels).
• Thorough understanding of welding processes and metallurgy.
• Proficiency in interpreting welding symbols, codes, and technical documentation .
• Experience with NDT methods such as MT, PT, UT, and RT is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package for experienced inspectors.
• Significant role in ensuring the safety and quality of critical infrastructure.
• Opportunities for advanced training and certification.
• Stable, long-term employment with a reputable company.
• Professional and rigorous work environment focused on excellence.