Weld Shop Quality Inspector

Experience / Qualifications: Prefer at least 10 years Position Summary The Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting fabricated and welded products to ensure they meet customer requirements, applicable drawings, specifications, welding procedures, and company quality standards. The Inspector works closely with welders, fitters, supervisors, engineering, and Quality personnel to identify and correct quality issues before products are released for shipment or further processing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform visual inspection of welded and fabricated assemblies throughout the manufacturing process. Inspect incoming material, work-in-process, and completed products as required. Verify materials, dimensions, welds, and workmanship comply with drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and applicable requirements. Verify weld size, length, location, contour, and overall weld quality. Inspect for weld discontinuities such as cracks, porosity, undercut, overlap, incomplete fusion, excessive spatter, arc strikes, and other unacceptable conditions. Verify joint preparation, fit-up, root openings, bevel angles, and alignment prior to welding when required. Perform dimensional inspections using measuring equipment such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, squares, levels, weld gauges, and other inspection tools. Review fabrication drawings, weld symbols, bills of material, and customer specifications. Review machining drawings, GD&T Symbols, machining symbols, and surface requirements Document inspection results accurately and maintain required quality records. Complete First Article, in-process, and final inspection reports as required. Identify and document nonconforming material or workmanship. Initiate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) when required. Clearly identify and segregate nonconforming products to prevent unintended use or shipment. Verify repairs and corrective work have been completed and reinspect repaired products. Verify measuring and inspection equipment is within its required calibration period before use. Assist with customer, internal, and third-party quality inspections or audits. Maintain organized inspection documentation. Communicate quality concerns promptly to production supervision and Quality Management. Assist production personnel in understanding drawing, specification, and quality requirements. Follow all company safety, quality, and work procedures. Required Knowledge and Skills The Quality Inspector should have a working knowledge of: Welding and fabrication processes. Welding symbols and fabrication drawings. Visual weld inspection methods. Weld discontinuities and acceptance criteria. FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and other welding processes used by the company. Structural steel and general fabrication practices. Dimensional inspection techniques. Measuring and inspection equipment. Basic quality-control documentation. Familiarity with standards such as AWS D1.1 and other applicable AWS, ASME, ASTM, or customer requirements is preferred when relevant to company work. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous welding, fabrication, or quality inspection experience preferred. Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and welding symbols. Ability to use weld gauges and dimensional inspection equipment. Strong attention to detail. Ability to accurately document inspection results. Ability to communicate effectively with welders, supervisors, engineering personnel, and management. Ability to identify quality problems and communicate them professionally. Basic computer skills for completing inspection reports and accessing drawings and quality records. Authority The Quality Inspector has the authority to: Stop or hold work when a product does not meet applicable requirements. Identify and place nonconforming material or products on hold. Prevent nonconforming products from proceeding to the next operation or shipment. Request corrective action or rework when requirements have not been met. Request clarification from Engineering, Quality Management, or Production Management when drawings or specifications are unclear. Release inspected products after applicable requirements have been satisfactorily met. The Inspector does not independently approve deviations from customer drawings, specifications, codes, or established company requirements unless specifically authorized to do so. Quality Responsibilities The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring inspections are performed objectively and accurately. Inspection acceptance shall be based on documented requirements, including applicable drawings, specifications, procedures, codes, standards, and customer requirements. The Inspector shall not accept nonconforming work based solely on production schedules, delivery requirements, or verbal instructions when the work does not meet established requirements. Physical Requirements The position may require: Standing and walking for extended periods. Bending, kneeling, climbing, and accessing fabricated assemblies for inspection. Working in an active welding and fabrication environment. Wearing required personal protective equipment. Occasional lifting of inspection equipment or materials. Exposure to noise, welding operations, grinding, material handling equipment, and normal manufacturing conditions. Reporting Relationship Reports To: Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, or designated management representative. The Weld Shop Quality Inspector works closely with Production Supervisors, Welders, Fitters, Engineering, Purchasing, and other Quality personnel. Performance Expectations Successful performance in this position includes: Accurate and consistent inspections. Timely identification of quality problems. Complete and accurate inspection records. Proper control of nonconforming products. Effective communication with production personnel. Reduction of defects reaching final inspection or customers. Compliance with company Quality Management System requirements. Support of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Benefits: Insurance: Health Insurance. Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance available. Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy Leave and Holidays: Vacation, Paid Holidays. Retirement and Financial: 401K Plan with matching, Profit Sharing. Education and Training: Paid Training, Tuition Reimbursement. $1,500 employee referral program. Comments: The Company pays major portion of the health insurance premiums. Dental, Supplementary Life, Disability and Vision are all voluntary insurance programs. Company Profile: Full Service Metal Fabricator. We produce medium-to-heavy plate and structural steel fabrications for area OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and Foundries. We are a family owned business, that takes pride in developing our employees so that you can learn and grow with us. Job available due to company growth. A good work ethic and attendance are strongly desired and will be rewarded. We are a custom steel fabricator. We produce medium-to-heavy steel fabrications for area OEM's. www.universal-welding.com Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person