Quality Inspector - Mechanical - Welding - GO

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 (7am-12pm) 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 activities meet acceptance criteria

Coordinate with NDE personnel when required

Reporting and Documentation

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

Supplier / Source Inspection Support

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

Required Qualifications: Education / Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required

Technical training in welding inspection preferred

Minimum 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience preferred

Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies

Technical Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of:

AWS D1.1 requirements

AWS B1.11 visual inspection practices

Weld symbols and fabrication drawings

Welding processes:

FCAW

GMAW

SMAW

GTAW (preferred)

Structural steel fabrication practices

Weld gauges and inspection tools

Weld discontinuities and workmanship evaluation

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

VT Level II certification

NDE certifications (MT/PT preferred)

OSHA safety training

Structural steel fabrication experience

Note: This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate 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). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.

SQA Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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