QA QC Inspector

Fabrication Shop

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Inspector (Certified Welding Inspector - CWI) to join our fabrication shop team. This is a shop-based position responsible for inspecting fabricated piping systems, pressure components, and welded assemblies throughout the fabrication process to ensure compliance with customer specifications, applicable codes, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience inspecting orbital GTAW (TIG) welds, high-purity stainless steel piping, and structural or process piping in a fabrication shop/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of weld fit-up, fabrication, and finished assemblies within the fabrication shop.
• Inspect orbital GTAW (TIG) welds on stainless steel tubing and piping.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes and standards including AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, ASME B31.3, customer specifications, and project quality requirements.
• Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
• Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Conduct in-process inspections throughout fabrication and perform final inspections before products are released from the shop.
• Coordinate and witness Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), including PT, RT, UT, and VT, when required.
• Review material traceability, heat numbers, and Material Test Reports (MTRs).
• Maintain weld maps, travelers, inspection reports, and quality documentation.
• Identify non-conformances and work closely with shop supervisors and fabrication personnel to resolve quality issues.
• Participate in customer audits and third-party inspections conducted within the fabrication facility.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and quality management systems.

Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• 3 years of QA/QC inspection experience in a fabrication shop or manufacturing environment.
• Experience inspecting orbital TIG (GTAW) welds preferred.
• Knowledge of stainless steel process piping, high-purity piping, or sanitary tubing fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, weld symbols, and mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME Section IX, AWS welding standards, and customer specifications.
• Experience reviewing WPSs, PQRs, WPQs, and quality documentation.
• Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and fabrication quality control processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic quality documentation systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting fabrication for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, biotechnology, or other high-purity process piping industries.
• Experience with orbital welding systems such as Arc Machines (AMI), Orbitalum, Polysoude, or similar equipment.
• Knowledge of borescope inspections and weld documentation.
• NDT certifications (VT, PT, MT, or UT) are a plus.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality management system.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout a fabrication shop for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work safely around fabrication equipment, welding operations, and overhead cranes.
• Must be able to wear required PPE at all times in the shop.