What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Inspector position at Superior Boiler Works?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Quality Control Inspector Date: December 1, 2025
Classification: Hourly (Non-Exempt) Reports to: Quality Control Manager
Job Summary:
Ensures that products meet or exceed quality standards and ASME code by inspecting welds,
subassemblies, production parts, purchased goods, and completed boilers. Reports any substandard
quality and discrepancies to the Quality Control (QC) Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Inspection of code plate, tubes, and pipe upon delivery; verification of heat numbers to mill
- Verification of Material Test Reports to code requirements per applicable ASME section
- Verification of plate, after cutting, for code acceptability (i.e. thickness, heat number and slab
number, width, length and layout of hand holes or fittings per drawing)
- Visual inspection of welds for defects to ASME code requirements; verification of welders' ID &
stamp
- Verify nozzle and fitting layouts, tube sheet insertion into shell, out of roundness, level of tube
sheets, welding gaps at fit-up, and other various dimensions against drawings
- Verify stamping to conform to drawings and apply code stamp to boiler with applicable symbol
- Issues and writes non-conformance reports per QC Manual
- Witnesses or conducts testing of boilers, using the hydrostatic test procedure for tube or
pressure retaining parts for leakage to applicable code
- Responsible for maintaining calibrations and documentation of calibrations per SBW QC
Manual
- Verify welders are welding within the parameters of applicable WPS; verifying welders
continuity logs
- Prompt, dependable and reliable in work attendance
- Perform other related duties as required
Skills/Abilities/Education Required:
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing
- Able to read and understand drawings and weld symbols; prior knowledge of GMAW, SMAW,
FCAW, GTAW weld processes and ASME code a plus
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Able to use, read, and understand measuring tools (i.e., tape measure, micrometer, level, etc.)
- Must be able to pass Jaeger near vision test
- Able to work well with others in a team environment
- Organized, accurate with numbers and detailed information
- Can sit, stand, climb stairs, lift up to 50lbs alone, bend, stoop, and squat, or do so with
reasonable accommodation
- Capable of maintaining regular and reliable attendance