SQA Services
managed supplier quality services
MechanicalWeldingInspector
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“Mechanical Welding Inspector at SQA Services. Skills: Structural welding inspection, AWS D1. 1, Visual inspection, Weld documentation review, In-Process and Final Inspection. Perform visual inspection (VT) of structural welds in accordance with AWS D1. 1 acceptance criteria. Evaluate weld workmanship and surface condition”
Industry & Context.
Support corrective action and root cause investigations
Requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles., 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)., On site 5 days a week, for 4-8 hours a day., 3-6 month contract.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent required, Minimum 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience preferred, Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies, working knowledge of: AWS D1. 1 requirements, working knowledge of: AWS B1. 11 visual inspection practices, working knowledge of: Weld symbols and fabrication drawings, working knowledge of: Welding processes: FCAW GMAW SMAW, working knowledge of: Structural steel fabrication practices, working knowledge of: Weld gauges and inspection tools, working knowledge of: Weld discontinuities and workmanship evaluation
Nice to Have
Technical training in welding inspection preferred, Welding processes: GTAW (preferred), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), VT Level II certification, NDE certifications (MT/PT preferred), OSHA safety training, Structural steel fabrication experience
What You'll Do.
Perform visual inspection (VT) of structural welds in accordance with AWS D1. 1 acceptance criteria
Evaluate weld workmanship and surface condition
Identify weld discontinuities
and contour requirements
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
and final inspections
Monitor workmanship during fabrication activities
Verify repairs and rework activities meet acceptance criteria
Coordinate with NDE personnel when required
Generate inspection reports and nonconformance documentation
Document weld findings accurately and clearly
Provide objective disposition recommendations
Support corrective action and root cause investigations
Maintain inspection records and traceability documentation
Perform source inspections at supplier facilities when required
Support supplier quality evaluations and audits
Communicate technical concerns professionally with suppliers and customers
Assist in process improvement and workmanship standardization activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate technical concerns professionally with suppliers and customers; Coordinate with NDE personnel when required; Support supplier quality evaluations and audits
Communication Scope
Communicate technical concerns professionally with suppliers and customers
Full Job Description
## Description 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 5 days a week, for 4-8 hours a day. This is a 3-6 month contract. ## 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 In-Process and Final Inspection Perform pre-weld, in-process, and final inspections Verify fit-up, joint preparation, alignment, and cleanliness Monitor workmanship during fabrication activities Verify repairs and rework activ
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