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Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector – Fabrication

Location: Duncan, SCOn-site (Fabrication Shop)

Employment Type: Full time

Schedule: 1^st shift

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector is responsible for ensuring fabricated pipe spools and assemblies meet engineering drawings, client specifications, and applicable industry codes. This role is critical to maintaining fabrication quality through inspection, material traceability, testing coordination, and accurate QA/QC documentation throughout the fabrication lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Perform visual inspection of welds to verify quality, workmanship, and code compliance
Verify weld preparation, joint fit-up, alignment, and weld size
Ensure welding activities comply with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
Inspect pipe spools against isometric drawings for dimensions, orientation, slope, and fit-up
Verify incoming materials for correct specifications, heat numbers, and certifications
Maintain material traceability throughout fabrication
Coordinate and witness Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities (RT, UT, PT, )
Review, document, and track NDT results
Maintain inspection records, weld logs, and quality documentation
Prepare, issue, and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
Compile and maintain final QA/QC turnover packages for client delivery
Ensure compliance with ASME, API, AWS, and client-specific standards
Support and promote adherence to shop safety policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
3+ years of QA/QC experience in pipe fabrication or industrial fabrication preferred
Ability to read and interpret piping isometrics and P&IDs
Working knowledge of ASTM material specifications
Strong understanding of welding processes and inspection methods
Proficiency with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and weld gauges
Strong attention to detail with a focus on accurate documentation
Effective communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

AWS CertifiedWelding Inspector (CWI)
NDT certifications (RT, UT, PT, MT)
Experience in industrial, refinery, or power plant fabrication environments

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Reduction in rework and NCRs
Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of QA/QC documentation
Compliance with quality standards, codes, and safety requirements

Why Join Us

Hands-on role with direct impact on fabrication quality
Strong safety and quality culture
Stable shop environment with growth potential
Competitive compensation and benefits

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business

Kelso Industries

QC Inspector of Fabrication

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