SQA Services
Industrial
QualityInspector-Welding-GO
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“Quality Inspector - Welding - GO at SQA Services. Skills: Welding inspection, AWS D1.1, Visual inspection. Perform visual inspection (VT). Evaluate weld workmanship”
Industry & Context.
Root cause investigations
U. S. citizen, Permanent resident
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent, 3–5 years structural welding inspection experience, Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, Working knowledge of AWS B1.11, Working knowledge of weld symbols, Working knowledge of fabrication drawings, Working knowledge of FCAW, Working knowledge of GMAW, Working knowledge of SMAW, Working knowledge of structural steel fabrication, Working knowledge of weld gauges, Working knowledge of inspection tools, Working knowledge of weld discontinuities, Working knowledge of workmanship evaluation
Nice to Have
Technical training in welding inspection, Experience inspecting welded assemblies, Experience with GTAW welding, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), VT Level II certification, MT/PT certifications, OSHA safety training, Structural steel fabrication experience
What You'll Do.
Perform visual inspection (VT)
Evaluate weld workmanship
Identify weld discontinuities
Review welding documentation
Verify WPS documentation
Confirm welder qualifications
Verify welding processes
Review fabrication drawings
Ensure inspection requirements
Perform pre-weld inspections
Perform in-process inspections
Perform final inspections
Monitor workmanship during fabrication
Verify repairs and rework
Coordinate with NDE personnel
Generate inspection reports
Generate nonconformance documentation
Document weld findings
Provide disposition recommendations
Support corrective action investigations
Support root cause investigations
Maintain inspection records
Perform source inspections
Support supplier quality evaluations
Support supplier audits
Communicate technical concerns
Assist process improvement
Assist workmanship standardization
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate with suppliers; Communicate with customers
Communication Scope
Technical concerns
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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