What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welding Quality Inspector position at Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components?
Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Welding Quality Inspector to support fabrication operations by ensuring all welded components meet established codes, specifications, and internal quality expectations. This role is responsible for inspection oversight, welder qualification, and continuous quality improvement within a production environment.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance, minimizing rework, and supporting efficient throughput by partnering closely with production and quality teams.
What You’ll Do
What You Bring
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Welding Quality Inspector to support fabrication operations by ensuring all welded components meet established codes, specifications, and internal quality expectations. This role is responsible for inspection oversight, welder qualification, and continuous quality improvement within a production environment.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance, minimizing rework, and supporting efficient throughput by partnering closely with production and quality teams.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct in-process and final inspections of structural welds to verify conformance with applicable standards
- Evaluate weld fit-up, joint preparation, and overall workmanship during fabrication
- Certify and requalify welders across multiple processes including SAW, FCAW, GMAW, and MCAW
- Review blueprints, weld symbols, and technical documents to ensure proper execution
- Maintain detailed inspection records and ensure documentation accuracy
- Identify nonconforming welds and support resolution efforts with production teams
- Coordinate or assist with nondestructive testing activities (UT, MT, etc.)
- Contribute to corrective actions by providing clear inspection findings
- Support audits by preparing and presenting quality documentation
- Promote adherence to internal quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives
What You Bring
- Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
- Hands-on experience inspecting structural steel in a fabrication setting
- Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.3, and related welding standards
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and welding symbols
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Effective communication and teamwork in a production environment
- Experience supporting or coordinating NDT methods (UT, MT, PT) is a plus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays