SQA Services

Global quality management for supply chains

Welding Inspector - Welding

Inspection & TestPosted on Nov 10

Full-time$35 - $40 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies is required.
Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 requirements and AWS B1.11 visual inspection practices is required.
Knowledge of weld symbols, fabrication drawings, welding processes (FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW), structural steel fabrication practices, weld gauges and inspection tools, and weld discontinuities and workmanship evaluation is required.
The candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident to access ITAR-controlled technical data or defense articles.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspection of structural welds in accordance with AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria.
Evaluate weld workmanship and surface condition, and identify weld discontinuities including cracks, undercut, porosity, overlap, incomplete fusion indications, arc strikes, excessive reinforcement, and crater defects.
Verify weld profiles, weld size, and contour requirements; inspect fillet welds, groove welds, CJP welds, and PJP welds.
Review and verify approved WPS documentation; confirm welder qualifications and continuity records; verify welding processes and consumables comply with approved procedures; review fabrication drawings and weld symbols; and ensure inspection requirements are properly flowed down.
Perform pre-weld, in-process, and final inspections; verify fit-up, joint preparation, alignment, and cleanliness; monitor workmanship during fabrication; verify repairs and rework meet acceptance criteria; and coordinate with NDE personnel when required.
Generate inspection reports and nonconformance documentation, document weld findings accurately, provide objective disposition recommendations, support corrective action and root cause investigations, and maintain inspection records and traceability documentation.
Perform source inspections at supplier facilities when required, support supplier quality evaluations and audits, communicate technical concerns with suppliers and customers, and assist in process improvement and workmanship standardization activities.

Desired Qualifications

Technical training in welding inspection is preferred.
A minimum of 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience is preferred.
GTAW welding knowledge is preferred.
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is preferred.
VT Level II certification is preferred.
NDE certifications, including MT/PT, are preferred.
OSHA safety training is preferred.
Structural steel fabrication experience is preferred.

Salary Range: 35 to 40 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure the quality, compliance, and integrity of welded components and assemblies. This role is responsible for performing inspections, verifying documentation, and ensuring all materials and workmanship meet applicable standards, drawings, and specifications. This position with be on site at Idaho Falls 5 days a week. This is a contract position lasting 4-6 months with high likelihood of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform visual inspection (VT) of structural welds in accordance with AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria
Evaluate weld workmanship and surface condition
Identify weld discontinuities including:

Cracks
Undercut
Porosity
Overlap
Incomplete fusion indications
Arc strikes
Excessive reinforcement
Crater defects
Verify weld profiles, weld size, and contour requirements
Inspect fillet welds, groove welds, CJP and PJP welds
Welding Documentation Review
- Review and verify approved WPS documentation
- Confirm welder qualifications and continuity records
- Verify welding processes and consumables comply with approved procedures
- Review fabrication drawings and weld symbols
- Ensure inspection requirements are properly flowed down

Required Qualifications:

Education / Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required
Technical training in welding inspection preferred
Minimum 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience preferred
Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies

Technical Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of:

AWS D1.1 requirements
AWS B1.11 visual inspection practices
Weld symbols and fabrication drawings
Welding processes:

FCAW
GMAW
SMAW
GTAW (preferred)
Structural steel fabrication practices
Weld gauges and inspection tools
Weld discontinuities and workmanship evaluation

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
VT Level II certification
NDE certifications (MT/PT preferred)
OSHA safety training
Structural steel fabrication experience

Note: This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.

SQA Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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About the Company

SQA Services

Global quality management for supply chains

SQA Services provides quality management solutions for complex, regulated supply chains by acting as an extension of its clients’ quality organizations across the globe. It serves high-tech manufacturing, aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biologics, using a data-driven, risk-based approach to ensure supplier quality and regulatory compliance. The company performs services such as supplier quality management, quality audits and inspections, supplier development, and risk management under service contracts with Fortune 500 clients. Its global footprint allows it to monitor and manage supply chain quality in every country where clients operate, helping them save time and money while maintaining high quality standards. CEO Michael Guymon leads a flexible, integrated approach that borrows best practices from industries like automotive and aerospace to scale quality management as needs grow.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: M&A
Total funding: $282M
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 1995

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