Full-Time
Weld Inspector
Navantia UK
UK shipbuilding and maritime engineering
No salary listed
Belfast, UK
In Person
Category
 Manufacturing Quality & Test (1) |
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Required Skills
Welding
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
- A BTEC/NVQ Level 3 qualification in a related engineering discipline.
- A current CSWIP 3.1 or PCN Level 2 Welding Inspector qualification.
- Understanding or experience of shipbuilding classification rules and specifications.
- Strong knowledge of welding techniques, materials, and industry standards.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency in using inspection tools and equipment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality.
- Good level of information technology experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Other PCN and inspection qualifications may be considered.
- Successful completion of BPSS security clearance during onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Perform visual inspection of welded joints before, during, and after welding operations.
- Verify weld preparations, fit-up, alignment, dimensions, and joint configurations.
- Inspect weld profiles, weld sizes, penetration, distortion, and overall workmanship.
- Identify welding defects including cracking, porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, slag inclusions, overlap, and excessive reinforcement.
- Ensure compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications, Inspection and Test Plans, engineering drawings, client specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
- Complete inspection reports and quality documentation accurately.
- Maintain weld traceability records and inspection logs.
- Record non-conformances and assist with corrective actions.
- Verify material identification and heat number traceability where required.
- Support compilation of client quality documentation packs and Manufacturing Record Books.
- Liaise with welders and supervisors regarding quality concerns and repair requirements.
- Monitor fabrication activities to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
- Participate in weld repair verification and reinspection activities.
- Assist with coordination of nondestructive testing activities where required.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to welding quality and productivity.
Navantia UK is a British maritime, defense and energy industrial company within the Spanish state-owned Navantia group. It provides shipbuilding, repair, heavy fabrication and engineering capabilities for naval and commercial programs. Following the acquisition of Harland & Wolff yards, the business operates facilities across the United Kingdom and leads work including the Fleet Solid Support program for the Ministry of Defence and Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Its identity combines local industrial operations with the technology and experience of the wider Navantia organization.
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